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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026