UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

$ u; L1 X2 R$ Z. K# N7 iAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
5 e5 E; |1 g, r% j$ K! j: ncommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
3 P1 h- G' W8 f, W9 o% _; T; y* w1 w(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
( {0 R* r! o3 Y; y: CInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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5 x. g% \1 Z  xIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
, O- c% ^6 B3 q+ ^3 [/ |: q! I" Gdo in the event that you find yourself ill.

4 `# w6 g$ Z: e+ ]9 t0 |0 U7 g0 {Please 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
/ ~" n* v7 j4 x; B2 L1 k: jthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

$ k: r- R' k2 |" t6 v" X# v8 u# pIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
  c9 n2 k" I' b% e+ n7 E* Ninfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
1 C8 x5 C3 m$ U( Xcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
# m+ J& i; X2 j/ q) Tdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
' s+ J, S$ L" }3 z! Cthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
, O. i& v! L9 m% Q7 P; MHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
' v0 z$ {7 K- F# K/ r( P& oprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
4 e: ?2 u: q5 P, Z' w6 h! R  Qwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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- s7 p" E, X8 E$ l. |Gerry Kendal
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4 x& _3 C2 v6 P0 Z+ p+ aGerry 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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