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: 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 Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day Denise Membreno May 8, 2025 1 min read The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing Denise Membreno May 8, 2025 2 min read Downtown Roanoke hosts national and local talent for Street Performer Expo Ian Price May 8, 2025