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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, l, f. L! M- D# W4 ZAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
2 d% u; g) X- ~; H. q(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
0 y4 ]& ]" g  c5 C1 E" d( vInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
& `6 G2 T4 `5 a5 tavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
4 {6 v0 T( L3 P& A* b3 p( ]do in the event that you find yourself ill.

Please 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
* G( y6 G: P( W( d2 Q& hthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

8 s% ~# m/ x/ S& c; S# O; R( @! b! ]In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
! B; r* q  L; n& E  {/ v8 ?influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
4 }: I# A) b5 ?" Jdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
2 F# D5 S* R  n$ VPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
3 e, [- S3 `" T9 v6 Jcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
6 t  b1 a& E+ ?7 ?! Qinfection.
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4 A5 O6 r7 t' Z, I! I* mThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
% Y* }1 M5 i" U, twhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!



Gerry Kendal
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/ s! A' O& F0 ^1 l+ u6 u9 N9 ~Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
, ?! s% ?, P8 J- oAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
. N+ a" G% l, I, M201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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