New COVID cases dip in the local health districts Gene Marrano February 16, 2022 1 minute read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo For the first time in what she termed “a long time” the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts averaged fewer than 100 new COVID cases a day for the last week. More on that bit of good news from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Buena Vista man charged with killing his dad and torching his houseNext: Rough ride: Busiest stretch of 81 to be resurfaced this spring Related Stories WalletHub Study Finds Virginia’s Kids to be Among the Most Privileged in the Nation Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 CHIP of Roanoke Valley holds its 5th annual Back to School Celebration Gene Marrano August 6, 2026
