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
# W- V/ x) [1 N! v8 Q/ ]' M; D8 G& zcommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

# A6 x4 p) E- E2 Q3 _3 ]; i. bIt 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
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- p6 D* T6 u. _' ^' S9 I7 pPlease 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
: ]) u5 X1 ?; ]7 X' Zthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

" U& d6 ~* m/ _& k3 y. E7 fIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
+ x- ~, I4 M6 x3 O7 o4 f' b; Xyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
7 W! W' V) d1 V4 Y3 N! Ainfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
4 D! O, R- G" Y, odoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
" F1 P+ U+ ?) M+ T1 O8 \, j1 Z% Wthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
2 E2 C+ s, b% }& TPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
* O* i2 G9 Q1 `9 q* @+ p4 yHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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" B& V7 c2 W* D) D( ?! TThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
6 G3 X5 ?  O0 l7 `0 R7 Jprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
. z' \, V9 f+ a; _1 `' J( G( X; Owhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal

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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