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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026