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 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0