Our region’s hospitals and front-line workers are being overwhelmed by high patient volume due to the COVID-19 Delta variant. Please see the public service message below about how we can all help defend the front lines.

Key messages include:

• If you have a non-life-threatening illness or injury, please see your primary care doctor or urgent care rather than visit the emergency room.

• Get vaccinated. More than 85 percent of those filling our hospitals are not.

• When in doubt, wear a mask.