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 The Play That Goes Wrong at Attic Productions, Opera Roanoke presents Young Artists this weekend and Open Studios Botetourt Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read Beth Macy’s new book Paper Girl – a microcosm of what’s happened in America, in her own hometown Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read The reopening of the historic Colony House Motor Lodge Denise Membreno October 15, 2025