UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

, r$ X. y, F$ S4 uAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
6 E  F' u' j! ]* q- A! S! ]2 Ncommunity, 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
5 d; w6 V/ w0 {" s( L& ^Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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6 a- A3 T  v: s3 H; _It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
5 G( ^  q- @2 I" R* Z+ H# `website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
/ U0 V; k7 c8 ?* B4 Q& }1 qavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.

' n3 _* D/ a# u! L. ?  {4 oPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
0 {0 ]8 h: f" Z& Z: e) C23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
+ k8 V3 o6 J. E& c  H( @2 i4 Atemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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% o* Z6 \: j* N8 g" c# @/ o6 mIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
( W0 H, W- u, W3 L. n5 H% z- O( Dinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
; q  B. y$ O8 Qdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
+ H. M( k5 z9 `% B# yPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
6 H# e* s, {& w2 i/ k- X+ F- s$ JHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
( w2 e5 _( |  ?( [( ?protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
1 c/ _1 w# E5 u' J0 |. p: [3 `- fwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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Gerry Kendal

9 G' B! P  e; \7 v0 u( WGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
$ c8 }: `; b/ w9 o  B201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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