Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge prepares for post-coronavirus tourism Rachel Meell April 14, 2020 1 minute read The tourism industry in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has taken a major blow because of the coronavirus, but efforts are still being made to prepare the region for when people can travel again. WFIR intern reporter Rachel Meell has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County promotes services to help businesses impacted by pandemicNext: Female inmate dies from COVID-19 Related Stories Roanoke enters severe drought status with unwelcome future impacts more possible Evan Jones April 15, 2026 United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026
The tourism industry in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has taken a major blow because of the coronavirus, but efforts are still being made to prepare the region for when people can travel again. WFIR intern reporter Rachel Meell has more:
