UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

/ @0 q" i% z( r3 c( _- ?5 \9 @As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
8 n& C& \7 ]% B( N' Y+ Tapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
7 v' [: X0 J- h& v0 ~4 b0 n  YInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
; Y' Q+ D8 l4 n7 H4 C+ ?/ Awebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
+ `% O# D8 g: Q$ M! J+ _! ]do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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, t9 p! v4 ^$ ~7 e( NPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
' I  C) ^  `$ J8 b( j7 g# w3 A9 L9 ^) |temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
$ f: n5 c. J4 I# qthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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" n, X) x# N2 J. Z. KIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
- `  H5 r8 q" L  i/ Rinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
- J* l) v# d" T* vcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
: S$ i& F- E- h, I5 xdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
% X& C* N( h: z0 _Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
! r7 N4 _( [9 j2 j. w$ hcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
7 [+ K9 p. C  f2 I) u( THealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

& l7 o% s& s0 U1 h5 X& K3 CThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
" I0 {7 {- G0 c6 v; w' bprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. 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
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
9 e* j5 t2 ~7 S! p9 F/ d) P) L  h201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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