COVID safety plans are still in flux says VDH expert Gene Marrano July 22, 2020 1 minute read The Virginia Department of Health won’t be making “blanket statements” on whether schools should stay open or close down if a student tests positive for the coronavirus. And COVID safety plans are still in flux, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Colleges spend the summer dealing with everything COVIDNext: Roanoke Valley’s overall coronavirus case count increases Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026