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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- q" Q% {$ Y- i$ [+ ]; AAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
, `/ r8 R" D6 Y% tapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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( Y3 c# h" {+ r2 yIt 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.

. f2 n2 V) d: k8 _Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
" ^" P" w; D8 A23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
6 L9 u* V3 X0 {4 Lthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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3 v. d1 t2 R+ z8 ^' V5 q* TIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
) O) G3 z$ n& {# F5 ?' E. q# S2 Lyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
) [$ C& I0 R& p/ q5 dcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
- ^0 K/ c+ S) l  v3 d- rdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
! C5 _) y3 w# q, Tthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
' h, V8 B5 ]* ?& t* c/ W2 jHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
, P. h  s9 f& n! ~infection.
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2 g4 Z9 L8 n( C  }- o+ E. m' T3 R. vThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
- W  f8 w1 i) h( Lwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
' f+ u* T4 d" m0 g& tresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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  k! |, J4 K; zGerry Kendal

, @$ I' R" S; k, ~+ w7 @Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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