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
8 J& f4 h1 g0 v7 P5 |+ }7 Mcommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
2 L0 N) U' q; y8 k" G( oapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
2 j$ I- B- D0 ]: Y+ R& n$ G(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
* t. v4 ~5 S: N: WInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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3 z1 F8 ?6 J" _. ~" c* c4 h5 LIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
- k9 T$ A4 b0 bwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
0 I% s! t; D: a( h: K23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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1 Y% o- Z- G, J, p: I  IIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
7 `- T" c' L  g& R) A4 V% Wyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
" m; o7 W# {* E( oinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
/ w4 [; i$ K  H1 A' @- y& tPracticing 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.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
8 `: F% d! }) s* m2 S: d( E2 [* mprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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( i0 ~6 x& E  z% T- ?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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