NRV will gear up to vaccinate 12-15 year olds Gene Marrano May 11, 2021 1 minute read Photo: Virginia Tech With most of those in older age groups who WANT the COVID-19 vaccine already inoculated, more attention may be turned soon to 12 to 15 year olds who can be receive those shots, with parental permission. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Interactive demo illustrating the effects of aging.Next: VDH updates coronavirus data from the Roanoke Valley Related Stories David Stewart Wiley’s long goodbye with RSO Gene Marrano May 19, 2026 Roanoke City Council roundup: Zoning overhaul unfinished, tax exemptions approved Ian Price May 19, 2026 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026