Carilion goes into Diversion Mode with ER overcrowding Gene Marrano September 10, 2021 1 minute read It happens infrequently but occurred again last week for a short period – the Carilion Clinic Emergency Department was in a “Diversion” mode, in large part due to the COVID spike. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: In Depth: Vaccine hesitancy and African-AmericansNext: Taps for 9/11 victims in Boones Mill tomorrow morning Related Stories Detectives hunt armed suspects who targeted wrong house in Southeast Roanoke Ian Price March 3, 2026 0 Do Good Days accepting nominations from non-profits looking for a little help through March 9 Gene Marrano March 3, 2026 0 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0