Health officials issue guidance for holiday gatherings Web Staff December 20, 2021 1 minute read Officials are not advising against holiday gatherings like in recent years because of COVID-19, but the Virginia department of health is issuing guidance for those gatherings to prevent spreading the COVID-19. WFIR’s Caroline Moore with the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Gov-elect Youngkin announces selection of Education SecretaryNext: Structure fire in Salem last night at Yokohama Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026