COVID safety plans are still in flux says VDH expert Gene Marrano July 22, 2020 1 min read The Virginia Department of Health won’t be making “blanket statements” on whether schools should stay open or close down if a student tests positive for the coronavirus. And COVID safety plans are still in flux, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Colleges spend the summer dealing with everything COVIDNext: Roanoke Valley’s overall coronavirus case count increases Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025