UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

9 c( o5 [, H3 i1 y3 B0 cAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
# T5 M) ~' B1 c& V* Q( _# F5 ?(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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8 ]* c4 {2 a6 N7 v, mIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
  D, o$ q* _$ f" v8 D# ~website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
& R' m5 s- W5 u# ~( `- ~do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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" S' x# B8 @7 D7 ~* aPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
5 _. J3 \: T( T- U0 r23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
! b3 v4 j& r7 ^2 B( jtemporary 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
2 L7 m; G0 W7 ^. b, c. @5 _influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
7 _8 h$ c' D- w! G  l+ acontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
. e7 _2 M2 K# d/ mdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
  \) T4 z4 G9 S3 ]# S3 X& NPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
( B. B0 q2 j+ I7 {( Y+ Zcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
: w1 L- F/ R1 W& m) L* {& SHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
6 v4 ?; [" o; N1 {: {infection.
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3 D' Z  c) \/ {8 ?) J( SThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
; |4 k5 ]* c9 }! |# f9 [protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
# N7 [1 w9 G$ A( B6 Fwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!



% g4 z& W6 F1 O  R) q4 wGerry Kendal

9 ]( d8 B. Q1 b" KGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
5 _' x+ ^4 {3 kAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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