In this blog post, we discuss how fact-checking has evolved to take on an increasingly prominent role in the age of social media, helping determine what qualifies as credible information. Now, with the coronavirus pandemic resulting in widespread anxiety around the country, conditions are ripe for misinformation to spread, which has increasingly put a strain on the fact-checkers responsible for stemming the tide of false conspiracies. In this environment of incomplete information, it is all the more important to view new information with a critical eye and, when necessary, consult the professionals.