Is 10-day isolation period overkill? Might be says CDC Gene Marrano February 1, 2022 1 minute read Photo: Virginia Tech While the CDC now says those with asymptomatic COVID-19, or with diminishing symptoms can leave isolation after 5 days, not 10. Some employers are sticking with the ten day window – but is that necessary? WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Shooting on Hanover Avenue in NW RoanokeNext: Update: Two officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College 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