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 Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025 1 min read Tickets are on sale for the 2025-26 season at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Denise Membreno June 27, 2025 1 min read Update: UVA’s President resigns over battle with Trump administration on DEI Clark Palmer June 27, 2025