How effective are face coverings against COVID-19? The questions remain for some Gene Marrano August 5, 2020 1 min read Questions remain in the minds of some about the effectiveness of face coverings to stop the spread of the coronavirus. We asked Dr. Molly O’Dell with the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts about it yesterday, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: For schools planning in-person classes, busing challenges and questionsNext: Roanoke Valley sees double digit increase in new coronavirus cases 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