Keep masking in schools for now says health system director Gene Marrano January 6, 2022 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Health officials ask and urge you to avoid ERs for COVID testsNext: RoCo schools rescind mask-optional motion – for now Related Stories ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026