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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026