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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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

: }/ ]% U+ b2 e5 p1 d* jIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
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8 a) a3 g. y+ A& Y0 W/ d* z. C1 Wtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
, B" W8 g/ p1 ]- H0 O& S/ E4 Iinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
" w* f3 ]/ B$ G, d5 _# `) I! R3 y; j$ mPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
" O; k$ _' k" M' R9 z; Ucough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
& n5 x$ u& t  A9 G% ]Health 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
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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( I" ]+ [" \  AGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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