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 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0