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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026