Flu numbers are down – in large part due to COVID safety measures Gene Marrano December 23, 2020 1 minute read Lost in the understandable focus on the COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death rate statistics has been influenza. The flu “season” has thankfully been a mild one so far, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia’s Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign is back for holidaysNext: Here’s how “party bikes” will work in downtown Roanoke Related Stories Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026