State GOP question lag in COVID-19 testing in Virginia Clark Palmer April 29, 2020 1 minute read State Republicans are calling on Governor Northam to discuss what is being done to increase COVID-19 testing capabilities in Virginia. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains Share: Post navigation Previous: 1/3 of local COVID-19 cases involve health care workersNext: Roanoke Robocallers to pay $300,000 back to consumers Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026