UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
, A' w, s* P) Gcommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
: m# t: s# p8 u- _1 \/ [Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

/ H8 {- l, r2 s2 P9 I  VIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
% ]8 g0 {; f4 a% Z- Favailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
1 x. C( T# J$ N- H1 }- |4 \9 Cdo in the event that you find yourself ill.

" j5 d/ T+ o" T# |Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
' \. I- D5 x$ A5 J; u3 q7 e  ?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.

In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
# @6 V* x7 b  ]9 i6 z( a& iinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
$ @& P9 b# J( kdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
1 n; s) L/ T6 K  l' \! yPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
5 z8 K3 k1 C0 ucough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
) X  b$ F4 a2 H2 l' ]Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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$ t' ]. U& N8 m6 OThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
( P( I: r8 A" d8 tprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
+ e. s8 D4 f  Z; S0 Y5 @' @1 v7 ^3 Bwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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/ H6 u6 i  ~* v7 @2 b& CGerry Kendal

Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
. b0 g$ i, A: W# IAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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