Keep masking in schools for now says health system director Gene Marrano January 6, 2022 1 min read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo This is NOT the time to take universal masking out of the COVID safety tool box in local schools. So says the local health district director, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Health officials ask and urge you to avoid ERs for COVID testsNext: RoCo schools rescind mask-optional motion – for now Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025