Delta variant on the wane? Gene Marrano August 31, 2021 1 minute read Photo: Virginia Tech COVID cases from the Delta variant may have peaked and could be on a downward trend; meanwhile local Virginia Department of Health officials are gearing up for a possible 3rd vaccine dose. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Checkpoint Strikeforce is backNext: Salem Assistant Schools Superintendent is promoted to top spot 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