No time to let down our guard says local VDH director Gene Marrano November 25, 2020 1 minute read Dr. Cynthia Morrow-VT photo After the turkey comes the shopping – and like her warnings about COVID safety on Thanksgiving – the local health district director urges the same caution when holiday shopping this year. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: COVID won’t stop the Rescue Mission Thanksgiving dayNext: Fatal shooting: Richmond suspect, Petersburg victim at Lynchburg hotel Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026