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
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.

Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
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temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
& L( n( `9 `4 M0 |8 [influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
5 w1 @7 s' W8 a6 G- r# BPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
7 `( @& W- e( e. b* F; m' Gcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

+ Z* F  B) b  t  `3 R$ [: f7 CThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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2 j2 r+ ~  H1 _* mGerry Kendal

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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