Health officials issue guidance for holiday gatherings Web Staff December 20, 2021 1 minute read Officials are not advising against holiday gatherings like in recent years because of COVID-19, but the Virginia department of health is issuing guidance for those gatherings to prevent spreading the COVID-19. WFIR’s Caroline Moore with the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Gov-elect Youngkin announces selection of Education SecretaryNext: Structure fire in Salem last night at Yokohama Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026