Flu numbers are down – in large part due to COVID safety measures Gene Marrano December 23, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia’s Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign is back for holidaysNext: Here’s how “party bikes” will work in downtown Roanoke 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