An hour-long 21 News special Thursday was committed to separating "fact from fear."
 
During the time, we spoke with experts at the forefront of the Coronavirus issue facing our Valley.
 
One question 21 News Anchor Derek Steyer asked was about  "confirmed cases" and if an exception could be made to identify individuals so that people know if they had contact with a positive case.
 
"That's a great question," said Dr. James Kravec, Mercy's Chief Clinical Officer. "Those that did have contact with those positive patients know they had contact, meaning this is all run through the local health department and its epidemiology department, meaning there is sourcing that happens for every positive case, meaning if you were involved you know because you were contacted by the local board of health."
 
We also asked Ohio's Director of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, if our local hospitals are prepared, compared to other parts of the state?
 
"It's going to be a challenge for them but their working collaboratively across the state, we're giving them guidance, were going to be working with them to have the equipment they need to maximize the response. We'll certainly come alongside them if they do have an extra need," Acton told 21 News Weekend anchor Lindsay McCoy.
 
And when it comes to the unused Northside Hospital in Youngstown, there's talk about bringing crews and some of the equipment inside back into operation.
 
"Who would be in charge of it, who would run it?" asked Steyer. " Well, we're going to have to figure it out, but that would be a high-class problem if we can get it open, but we do have some people that would be interested in helping run it."
 
It's a complicated situation, as the entire state is strongly encouraged to stay home and wash their hands, while experts work to find answers - and we work to help you decipher fact from fear.