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 Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026