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
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
+ D8 i& U7 h' N( ^$ y2 Iapproved 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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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
! J( t. m! w5 P: U- u0 Twebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
; }' E7 {9 D7 Y5 R  F& a; cdo in the event that you find yourself ill.
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9 n, h. l- ]; F1 b) e$ C6 QPlease 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
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

7 l7 ?. d, ~% h, A7 ?2 J6 b  RIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
+ U! j& T% D# F; `% j! \: X6 D5 lcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
3 g* G* `' o6 u! m2 L( D* P0 H& O$ W3 E+ Bdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
  b, q( ^2 Y% _4 y# x# othen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
( V+ t% [$ S, U9 M8 EPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
% e: A! P% L1 k% e7 Pcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
, ^" y( ]& \8 j9 eHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

, t/ _6 n+ e8 d- D5 M7 H! Y' dThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
$ ~% e2 J+ C0 f1 l) Q0 Bprotect 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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7 `3 C: L+ I( b! QGerry 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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