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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, q( n$ I0 w( \As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza 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
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$ L. m" S/ i& H0 FPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
' F1 k! R$ ~# Z0 G23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
. K) }9 |/ V5 P- W+ q  wthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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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
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
/ H% v- |. b1 h# o( b) ucough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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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
. {# [' @- e$ U) i, xresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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( V. Y$ S8 K. yGerry Kendal

Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
  l$ A: M# Z9 ]1 V1 k2 a( f# R201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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