UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

- S/ n- B- P+ W* z( W2 J% ?As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
# ]8 J$ u. c9 E$ @approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
8 J, g$ z, P* B" {: R, ~( \' n; w  iInfluenza 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
  A6 p0 B+ M+ E7 yavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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( Z9 Q0 X; t; [( a/ T0 pPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
* k" m$ e8 n' O% \" l) K& [23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
: j* `# K; G7 k6 u  Mthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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# `. h2 L. n; W4 y! w2 p, cIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
. A; T7 s/ @2 Tinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
+ P- B4 ]3 ^8 _3 q4 N( Tdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
4 o* l7 f# f( U+ L+ [1 |) Tthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
9 P/ k1 Q4 O  |$ O) g, z, tPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
' k& X3 c7 _) ]* G  L% c8 _Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
: \/ r. I, b1 C* gprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
1 h3 v4 Z( [3 k: jwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
* r; J0 o, W, M4 I, b+ kresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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! q: Z* E2 u9 A8 V, g0 rGerry Kendal
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: l" g" i; q8 GGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
7 \& I+ `- |/ R: u1 e201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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