According to CBS 12 in Providence, Massachusetts is planning on giving out 3.5 million rapid antigen tests for COVID-19, as well as personal protective equipment, to communities across the Commonwealth. Distribution of the at-home tests will be based on population size AS An additional 1 POINT 5 million tests will also be sent to food banks across the state. Communities can request tests and PPE through Sept. 16, with shipment arrivals expected by mid-October.

The state previously distributed over 2 million free COVID tests last spring.