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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/ e4 q+ n( v. D' L( x) R7 ^; w( U; iAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
, H# d9 x, B( h9 Mcommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
6 g% n- K& ]+ O3 G( y(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
2 D( v$ @! L# p3 s7 w  KInfluenza 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
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.

8 T8 `* N/ e9 `' P3 W: s$ APlease 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
/ N# j/ W/ m6 G# q2 Y4 b& W' v  \the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
3 K5 ~9 Q$ C9 F7 v* ]8 N2 \your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
' }3 u/ ^9 U. {. uinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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2 _/ {. z- U4 w5 C) {doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
1 Q, `( b+ i, F: E. k. S' @then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
% V- {& `/ X* d# b, |+ WPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
8 j! A7 P. G, k4 L4 oHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
" n# g0 b/ `9 [7 O/ f. Qresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!


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Gerry Kendal
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0 [& L6 ~% q: B) `( TGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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