Allergies, COVID-19 symptoms overlap and unnerve some patients says local Dr. Gene Marrano March 23, 2020 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia poised to legalize casinos at unlucky timeNext: Virginia’s coronavirus death toll rises to six Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026