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All Students:
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1 R8 E" A% Z( i+ a; T1 DAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the: k% x! f# Y0 Y- {' o
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has( L5 L! c- p9 ] m7 J! C
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation1 i2 U' ]* ^/ n6 Q" v
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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& o1 m y7 p$ e& {Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
7 ?0 ^# o- v+ X3 {# c- p23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
1 b3 Q4 o3 Y- K$ stemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in5 Y7 U1 q8 S6 |, |
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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' g" A* Y: v" H; f0 r1 lIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close/ o+ b* s% ?& Z' o) J% L6 ~; g& E
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
+ g( Y* h5 N A5 p, p) OPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your2 C0 `, M, S f" K# S
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help0 n8 C( e4 \2 `; F4 e7 g+ f
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a+ n( p c* W, N- P& P" P
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
1 ]* j; \, e$ c$ |resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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0 q) E0 x5 x) P: {Gerry Kendal: g( b! A# h! n9 I( q: K
0 Y1 P0 k9 c" yGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of* w* Y3 c2 j1 a0 X* j: @
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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