Habersham County Emergency Services is asking the public to use caution and only dial 911 if there is a true medical emergency.
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, local emergency services agencies have been stretched to their limits.
County officials say all hospitals south of Gainesville are on a diversion. While North Georgia Medical Center is full, ambulance patients are being accepted.
However, wait times to off-load patients are often an hour or more at times for patients who are not serious or critical.
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If there is an emergency, Habersham County Emergency Services is ready to assist but please use your best judgement and seek care for minor ailments with a local physician at an Urgent Care Center .
