UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

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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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
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temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

In 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
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
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, {& T$ K/ [/ b- o' CPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

  u- o$ e0 V; X+ ]# {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
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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
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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