COVID shots for 5-11 year olds could start this week Gene Marrano November 2, 2021 1 minute read Dr Noell Bissell The Virginia Department of Health is getting closer to launching a COVID vaccination program for 5 to 11 year olds – maybe with the Pfizer vaccine by the end of this week. The latest from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Legal challenges increasingly delay final election resultsNext: NASCAR Championship 4 head to Phoenix this weekend Related Stories Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026 Bent Mountain community pushes for historic preservation amid pipeline expansion concerns Ian Price July 17, 2026 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026