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: Share: Post navigation Previous: For schools planning in-person classes, busing challenges and questionsNext: Roanoke Valley sees double digit increase in new coronavirus cases Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025