Numbers spike as schools open up Gene Marrano September 2, 2020 1 minute read As college and universities open back up in the region the positivity rate for COVID-19 has spiked as well. That’s impacting the overall numbers, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam: Growing southwest Virginia COVID cases concern himNext: State Police investigate two fatal crashes within one hour on I-81 Related Stories Bedford family mourns loss of pets, home after Goodview Road fire Ian Price March 10, 2026 0 QDOBA Mexican Eats brings its take on fast-casual to Roanoke Gene Marrano March 10, 2026 0 Western Virginia Water Authority ready to talk data center and future water needs for the valley at public meeting Gene Marrano March 10, 2026 0