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
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
$ T# P1 f" N* D0 {approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
6 L+ @6 u& L- O! g3 W  D8 x( YInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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4 I" Z6 C) J# q8 `& zIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
. c# q1 d. _( g. q* ^/ _6 o5 P6 Mwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
# o. m) ~# n& p1 a/ p. Xavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
- g5 E* J5 w3 e" \+ |6 r- jtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
' a; s+ D- e2 k5 A: W' D6 J8 ithe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
% H! h  `- ^: j  B! z& qinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
. W3 h/ y2 _2 t- W. h  Qcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
$ ?. C3 A; X) d/ ]) ]6 ~- bdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
4 L. i4 a1 W$ \& IPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
4 R/ j  k* [; k3 ?4 jcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
8 R, A7 {3 W1 G, |( sHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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2 p/ @' H6 z) O2 ~! y% ?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
* k9 u& Z/ a6 \3 {- wwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
1 D* ^/ L. f6 q& {0 j( y: presume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal

! D& g( D- S: C) q" [3 KGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
5 V/ @3 w1 ]0 [6 b. K201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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