FBRI researcher says new COVID variants are sure to emerge Gene Marrano October 25, 2022 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bedford County fatal hit and runNext: State officials dissect Virginia’s NAEP scores Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025