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 UW shows off new home at an upcoming open house Denise Membreno April 7, 2026 Lebanese Festival preparing to celebrate 25th anniversary Clark Palmer April 7, 2026 Kaine touts next round of funding for McAfee Knob parking lot improvements Gene Marrano April 6, 2026