Could mask mandates be a thing of the past soon? Gene Marrano January 25, 2022 1 minute read Photo: Virginia Tech Could we see an end to mask mandates- not only in schools but other public places soon? A local health district director says we’re heading that way. WFIR’s More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: One person injured after shooting at Roanoke apartment complexNext: UVA bounces back after weekend loss; VT falls again Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026