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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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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3 S4 N1 X+ v3 w$ `Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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; ^7 [  s( g- w( T0 M" fIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
. O4 a3 J3 @9 N: C9 wwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
+ b  P$ k2 w) ^" O& N9 q9 x( H" }8 Qavailable, 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
' Z8 s0 E* J; Q& n0 y1 N23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
- j: b' C1 V  A: |+ w2 Gtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

" k+ s3 ?1 Z' PIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
$ ^3 D" g( J6 {; A3 }8 e) W: eyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
/ s* c4 `- K3 T2 Hinfluenza 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
! r0 }/ Z( i7 y& ]then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
# e. V- T1 @# |$ a+ |Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
& p0 r  x0 k( D# `+ b! Y1 Tcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
7 s; n- d. ^) n7 GHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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6 P# Z$ I3 X4 w8 r$ t- Z1 qThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
, g6 c& d& q" J& l1 vwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal

7 r0 r$ p; B6 z' G2 ^' g$ J- o) MGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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* s8 Z5 Y8 |. f. {201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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