New Business Task Force will help set guidelines for reopening the economy Gene Marrano April 27, 2020 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam Virginia may be moving towards reopening the economy on a wider scale after Governor Northam announced a “COVID-19 Business Task Force” on Friday. But the numbers have to be there as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two Richfield Living residents test positive for COVID-19Next: LATEST: COVID-19 cases in Commonwealth exceed 13,000 Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026