COVID shots for 5-11 year olds could start this week Gene Marrano November 2, 2021 1 minute read Dr Noell Bissell The Virginia Department of Health is getting closer to launching a COVID vaccination program for 5 to 11 year olds – maybe with the Pfizer vaccine by the end of this week. The latest from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Legal challenges increasingly delay final election resultsNext: NASCAR Championship 4 head to Phoenix this weekend 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