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COVID-19 Case Confirmed At John T. Baker Middle School
A positive COVID-19 case has been confirmed at John T. Baker Middle School. This is the first confirmed case since MCPS reopened on March 1.

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A positive COVID-19 case has been confirmed at John T. Baker Middle School. This is the first confirmed case since MCPS reopened on March 1.

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