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
0 P) T, S3 U0 y1 napproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

9 J/ X- P4 f; i& h$ q0 m% s* z+ w6 iIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
% E3 d: ~5 l( K4 q9 z- dwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
. o) m' C7 j0 f6 Z0 tavailable, 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
: g- f( _# h$ G3 D5 u: M( b& ~+ ~23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
3 s* ]/ Z' X2 ]  F7 L. ]7 Ttemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
5 X! Z* M& z4 d1 f, Y$ Nthe 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
2 K- U4 c. T  F# w+ oinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
+ W  l3 L% O' P4 {. C5 ^6 ]  i) ~contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
6 c8 C1 Y& G) t+ Ddoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
7 t( g1 V) E5 a/ `# ]9 ?! fPracticing 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
$ U8 _  w# x$ i0 U: L# jinfection.

0 j' j6 K1 R; P- MThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
" O) X: |  q' Fprotect 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!



* E8 a3 y+ T6 o- o2 I, xGerry Kendal

: _; }& t* N3 u  J7 e6 ?) O9 VGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
- q- ]' M1 T$ M1 E6 Y6 @Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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