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An example of a COVID-19 antigen test kit showing a negative result. Six branches in the Santa Clara County Library District will distribute free COVID-19 antigen tests Feb. 9-12. Courtesy Getty Images.

The Santa Clara County Library District will begin distributing free COVID-19 antigen test kits for people to take home starting today, Feb. 9, the district, county and Supervisor Joe Simitian announced on Wednesday. The free, rapid at-home test kits will be available from Feb. 9 to 12.

“Widespread and timely testing availability provides a more accurate picture of COVID-19 cases in the community. It can help limit the spread of the virus, and help people get back to their normal lives by safely ending isolation or quarantine early with a negative test,” the county said in a statement.

The tests can be performed at home, with results in 15 minutes. Six Santa Clara County Library District locations will offer the outdoor, drive-thru test distribution. Each car will receive two free boxes of tests (four tests total). No appointments are necessary and tests will be available on a first come, first-served basis, while supplies last. N95 masks will also be distributed, while supplies last, the county said.

The tests and masks can be picked up at the following locations:

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1-5 p.m.: Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos

Thursday, Feb. 10, 3-7 p.m.: Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave., Cupertino and Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas

Friday, Feb. 11, 1-5 p.m.: Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy and Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga

Saturday, Feb. 12, 1-5 p.m.: Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill

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  1. Ah Joe? Perhaps YOU or your staff need to go look at the Census Bureau “American Community Survey” data for the towns in your district.

    -what the heck about Your constituents without private cars? – who could walk to the Mountain View Community Center (or others to the Mayview or Valley Health in Sunnyvale – or the Columbia Community Center). All accessible by poorer people walking (not sitting in their cars/which they don’t have)

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