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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4 t6 r  p# g9 ^, w4 H, t% j1 VAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
% Z) j3 K& N- K+ Y! D2 S9 _( @community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
8 ~$ h3 M# _2 Y. h4 y  Papproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
8 S, A% H# I" s& ]1 `, I(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
" A3 r# P, U8 C: k. Nwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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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
$ T% t8 n5 R8 l; v23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
- H0 j" U3 X+ j* wtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
" m+ D" ^+ Q% J; V# x) zthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

; N- R- Q* v" I+ WIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
1 [" L0 b- _; Q! |influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
$ o& X  y1 M1 Z6 g6 M  `' l3 n* D; lcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
+ u3 v# ^: F  ?  n0 tdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
- [. o  h  N& M& |$ a) ]* mthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
3 s( h4 ~  w5 Q5 }" d( qPracticing 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
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
& b! i: I- e( s5 oprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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4 c2 M' O$ [6 @, lGerry 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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