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UW: DR.'S NOTES NOT NEEDED
Monday, September 14th, 2009 -- 1:33 pm
Posted by Riley Hebert-News Director
Students, faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin won't need doctor's notes for extended medical absences this year.
To combat the spread of the H1N1 virus, the Board of Regents suspended a rule that requires employees who claim more than five days of sick leave to present a doctor's excuse.
Students are also free to skip class if they're sick.
Health officials say removing the requirement will encourage sick people to stay home and ease the burden on overwhelmed doctors.
Already, dozens of UW-Madison students have tested positive for the flu.
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