Colorado will begin distributing free KN95 and surgical masks through local libraries, and the U.S. government has opened up an ordering system for free COVID-19 tests. 

Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday that Colorado libraries, community centers and other locations will begin distributing masks later this week. Masks will be available after Jan. 19, and there will be a limit of five masks per person per month, according to the state’s website.

Ridgway Public Library received 500 KN95 mask...