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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) n3 T+ N9 d( J& T* k& bAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
: B% _! J: [$ q2 c; f+ c' Ecommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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2 G0 g0 ]) ^: q- v4 m(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
; _4 ?1 u( Q  B- o- B/ V) M! ?2 LInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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: a1 Z, Y$ `# NIt 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
1 g6 i6 L' C6 ?23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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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) _' B4 w- I! d, z' Ninfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
5 f5 b1 N! h& b5 M& O; Icontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
9 ]  j4 Q6 X7 [" C* h5 b/ [/ Bdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
' q% d9 h5 _5 j( T: _then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
7 v. {+ |) p, w" B  c% J9 OPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

9 o3 B1 A8 [6 L* f  wThis 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
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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' W) l4 d5 r3 ~1 ~( @6 ^& NGerry 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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