Vax mandates for children? Not at this point Gene Marrano September 22, 2021 1 min read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo With the approval of COVID-19 vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds by the FDA under emergency authorization on the horizon, should it be mandated for school-aged children? The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: NASCAR playoff races down to final 12Next: City Manager Bob Cowell on Star City Strong panel Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke gives key to long time Southwest Virginia Ballet Artistic Director Denise Membreno July 29, 2025 1 min read FloydFest 2025: new park twists, weather challenges, plenty of music Gene Marrano July 28, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Foundry Project to benefit from state funding Clark Palmer July 28, 2025