UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:
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$ y) T/ g+ V, u& n4 tAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
% f3 i: C3 \( Y1 u+ Kapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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8 K5 u5 @; t! J& _. Y+ EInfluenza 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
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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
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
" i; f; ~% N/ v% c) n$ u1 }# b7 ^7 ]temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
. l4 x! i; k* w! v" \5 Fthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

+ ~9 r9 p  F- v% E0 mIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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2 |. ]4 a/ M, ]3 {" Tinfluenza 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.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
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! H  j4 _+ a8 `* Q9 B/ Y1 XHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

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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; i- b' Y, j* {  f5 z! B) GGerry Kendal

Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
3 @% J- u6 u; Y3 G201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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