Hospitals in the Mahoning Valley are conducting coronavirus tests on a case by case basis in house only.

While drive up COVID-19 testing sites are popping up across the country, area health systems have yet to follow suit.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he doesn't want people to fixate on testing in the state.

"We have said all along the vast majority of Ohioans who have symptoms do not need to get tested for the coronavirus," DeWine said.

He added that it's likely tests will remain limited.

Mercy Health is screening incoming patients inside special tents before they enter the hospital in downtown Youngstown.

21 News Coronavirus Experts Dr. Jim Kravec says they are starting to see more patients come in.

Right now, the hospital can only test people who show severe symptoms.

Symptoms of the coronavirus include fever, cough and shortness of breath.

A local health official says you need to make a phone call to report your symptoms before you seek medical help.

"If you're not feeling well, and you're having mild symptoms, treat that at home," Ryan Tekac said, commissioner of Mahoning County Public Health.

"If those symptoms should start to increase and you're having problems breathing, then contact your primary care doctor."

Mercy Health is offering a COVID-19 Hotline at 888-700-9011. Mercy Health is asking patients to call before they go anywhere.

Trumbull Regional Medical Center is telling patients to call their primary care physician first, or call the Ohio Department of Health's new 24-hour Coronavirus Hotline.

Meanwhile, Salem Regional opened its new clinic accessed through its Surgery Center, where staff will determine if someone needs coronavirus testing, but tests will not be given on site.