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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: b4 [; l5 {' k2 |0 |- p8 OAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
+ Y2 \* a! J: o$ P6 C: Zapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
! j+ {! n9 w9 }$ D6 s7 R( D! O(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
9 Y/ b8 Y  Y( E; A* C% IInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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5 U5 l6 @8 e1 _' ?5 I/ [8 cIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
5 F9 H8 Q! A. z0 T9 H% U* y% o) q; W. xwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
# E6 L, J5 Z( n8 O; tavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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; a& ?4 X" I6 PPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
1 [4 N, k; `8 Z9 h& l" [; j& Btemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the 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
9 a' F/ O/ [0 z! c% }/ b4 Pinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
0 W: H3 J+ H4 x, g2 d4 ]' `, Econtact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
. v: S7 h+ R3 u" \then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
1 w* \% k6 r: l1 V7 B& `0 y" F' BPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
5 L. R2 Q4 l+ dcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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) d" E0 Z3 W2 N% Y* EThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
9 x, o" H8 ~$ l3 L+ i- w8 [0 Jprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
/ L# Y& {" Q* L* @, W$ o. r' ~' Vwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
/ v7 S: L, l1 ]# j" L! E  d0 E3 @resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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/ O" P7 `  ?" G" U0 T' O0 VGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
) J& O/ D6 E- O$ j5 L& D201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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