Regional health district communicable disease expert disputes NY Times story on Roanoke Gene Marrano May 28, 2020 1 minute read Dr Molly O’Dell- VT photo Part of a New York Times article that listed Roanoke as the “2nd most likely place for a COVID-19 outbreak” to happen next is being disputed by local doctors. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Zagster Bikeshare to end operations in Roanoke ValleyNext: GOP: Va governors have too many emergency powers for too long Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026