UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
! K$ }4 e7 o: X4 uInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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2 `7 B; Q0 {6 nIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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0 O- k2 ~  z$ a  w1 G/ YPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
* F) Z, o' E) G7 oinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
6 C5 H2 E9 H3 ~2 l8 vthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
% [% `% E: H' t. x" R/ ~+ {Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
* s8 C# t( c2 q3 [Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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' C: [: N2 \* d2 KThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
0 b0 _$ l# W# D/ Wresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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