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
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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1 m  e5 _: W' L) |5 iIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, 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
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
; {' S0 @0 @/ Q$ Ethe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

5 O8 U9 |1 W5 |$ QIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
* j$ N7 Q4 W$ s) d8 O- @your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
7 B3 q$ u3 h1 n  w# winfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
( r4 D+ A; N* b5 s7 |contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
* p/ v) f& \0 K$ v5 p7 J$ t3 zthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
' V3 C; r% F3 S3 B# e% [$ icough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
" r  S6 L( |3 V4 \; b% SHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
' T- a: g, U8 K! y/ C% n" e# z! hprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
$ h; ]2 U) P" hwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
  g( Y0 t; s8 p8 D% U' \; H5 Fresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!


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5 |" ?) m3 S1 r, x# f2 q* cGerry Kendal
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; j2 p; e# m* Y+ n. u  hGerry 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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