COVID safety plans are still in flux says VDH expert Gene Marrano July 22, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Colleges spend the summer dealing with everything COVIDNext: Roanoke Valley’s overall coronavirus case count increases Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025