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
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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9 u* D: z" u9 U2 L. p, yInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).

1 u& l0 E: X4 U# o# yIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
2 V0 V) H$ M- }website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
5 c7 b9 E  h  C2 r& {8 Pavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.

# w; ]; s' ?& ^% R& {Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
% N2 w; I# ]: f; {1 T8 l8 gtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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3 p1 M: B5 Q) `' w, x( S) ]In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
' ?1 `1 n) c! M; Oyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
/ i  U( G4 W0 V. p& M5 ]' {; Z/ Ainfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
3 j( ~2 Q) I/ K2 h; m7 p3 J) o: I; `contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
) P/ |4 J" v; Hdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
+ C2 Y- @" s$ F8 |! U2 Fthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
/ z2 d. Q# b% S( H+ f9 y  W# _& Jcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
/ j, C" W. r$ k1 U1 e. yHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

/ v2 p* I" D" m1 h2 n- iThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
3 S, A3 ]2 _2 a1 q! i' R9 E- @protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
' R$ o$ l  W% f% s+ gwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
5 T* P! b+ e* M4 Hresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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. h+ V/ a$ H$ F) y6 M. }- |, {# D$ dGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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