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Schools Begin COVID-19 Testing Before Returning To Classroom

A mass testing event for the Dallas ISD Monday was aimed at helping to keep the coronavirus out of the classroom. Education reporter Wayne Carter tells us some schools want everyone to get tested and will keep trying all week long.

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