UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

% g( u- r" \$ T) x- lAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
$ L& {) V( `- U/ X5 a2 rapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
: |8 [2 F, Y# K. s' J(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
" {3 Y8 B8 K% i& S1 A1 e. gavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
. s2 l. D: x& P5 S' X5 W7 edo in the event that you find yourself ill.

Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
. g5 A8 l1 _; {, }; i% Z- ]) {temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
# X7 ]" K- x' i& P2 \" Lthe 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
; i. L. u, d+ U9 }) ~influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
" M: A! R; I3 t, Tcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
! g/ j7 U# h( J' \doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
4 k/ E) U; U6 l5 y$ wPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
3 R5 M% U: }# A0 @6 Pcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
! f: v) m9 b2 J; eHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
  w, G+ |6 i4 b! A+ @infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect 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!
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Gerry Kendal
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3 @/ h2 r( O7 c! X; Q3 ?+ s0 lGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
, I5 _. s+ J" h/ y201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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