Northam: Too soon to consider re-opening closed businesses Evan Jones April 17, 2020 1 min read Gov. Ralph Northam Governor Northam says the number of COVID-19 cases is still increasing each day in Virginia, so the state is not yet at or near the point where he can consider taking any initial steps to re-open those business he has ordered closed: About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County Superintendent on plans for on-line graduationNext: Roanoke County to lay off 287 part-time employees Related Stories 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025