FBRI researcher says new COVID variants are sure to emerge Gene Marrano October 25, 2022 1 minute read We are not out of the woods yet when it comes to COVID-19 and with the colder months ahead there is concern about new, highly transmissable strains – especially with many still not boosted or even vaccinated. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bedford County fatal hit and runNext: State officials dissect Virginia’s NAEP scores Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026