Allergies, COVID-19 symptoms overlap and unnerve some patients says local Dr. Gene Marrano March 23, 2020 1 min read Its prime time for spring allergies and since several symptoms overlap with the coronavirus, some patients are unnerved by that thought – so says a local allergist. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia poised to legalize casinos at unlucky timeNext: Virginia’s coronavirus death toll rises to six 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