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
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
) @  w  i4 T/ J+ _: b7 T$ rapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
& c! J/ O* Q9 _# R( r1 G+ p(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
3 G# D2 D/ |3 K" WInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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6 x2 U4 m( `1 e1 k, yIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
* b) [+ J3 w, r& w+ bwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
$ {7 m+ I5 y- k6 rdo in the event that you find yourself ill.

# |# }" x4 D/ L: X: E7 KPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
6 U) u% @+ ^' ~% Z9 }temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
* \1 E% @6 P3 B+ J; g/ r; Vthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

! _8 _8 y0 x2 P9 ~2 `8 \6 `: IIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
/ e# v: ^' @- [" Minfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
! J2 t, G0 a/ z# R& Tdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
6 p% o4 L' \+ E7 P4 X( mthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
# p" F( n& u0 i) Y6 p0 Y; Mcough) 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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- T5 V+ d9 c5 ]0 r3 R1 S, x9 S% b: PThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
+ Q. d4 P  M! z. T: j9 Tresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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5 w% }( Z- W" L; k" ~0 aGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
# }: t. f2 T0 ~3 U: r  E) kAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
- P) z2 N' `. V201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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