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 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026 Roanoke VIA Day School has new playground designed for students with autism Gene Marrano July 15, 2026