VDH urges preventative measures as flu, RSV and COVID spike Gene Marrano November 28, 2022 1 min read MGN As more people gather indoors for the holiday season that kicked off with Thanksgiving, another call from the Virginia Department of Health to stay healthy – and take preventative measures. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Fatal crash in Floyd CountyNext: How one local business plans for Cyber Monday in post-COVID era Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025