CDC issues guidelines but local school boards will make call on masks Gene Marrano July 13, 2021 1 minute read Photo: Virginia Tech The CDC has released revised back-to-school guidelines for K through 12 grade students, on who should still wear a mask this Fall. But on the local level, the Federal Agency doesn’t have the final say, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Senator Tim Kaine’s virtual press conference addressing Latin American affairs.Next: Nats pitcher will face off against Ohtani in All Star Game Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026