UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

# w7 `, r" g  E4 BAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
, J1 W( {8 E  g) u% _6 _9 Acommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
3 i& j5 z! J# O, }+ H0 happroved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
' I6 C+ @' l' y3 `; X  `Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
1 z# Z1 `* J, Cwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
; u" j1 D; o1 X- f/ _3 [% ^available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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6 b; v4 b1 I& |& }$ \* vPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
, s$ |, K, m  E23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
) m+ h8 M0 {' G% }/ htemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
! Y7 D/ ?5 a2 a0 W+ D+ pthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
. Z) ?1 K& j0 R, e! ?* b* K5 s5 Fyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
4 I1 y8 J9 b% a) minfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
) j) W/ v6 w7 m- T. O" b$ Lcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
. X) P: x/ V* k7 ?doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
) z& W8 e3 E' d% uthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
! _/ n+ F% N# TPracticing 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
* P! d$ a1 @% r/ V5 Rinfection.
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7 l" S% o( [. x: N) R8 }% oThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
, I0 c7 w3 V) W9 C" T, `whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
0 W% A+ k( r" C& K* Dresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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8 X! Z# d# X% X. L" \+ J( OGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
8 c+ d* r  m( AAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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