CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Atrium Health is now requiring masks to be worn by anyone entering the acute care, skilled nursing, or behavioral health facilities.

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The requirement, according to Atrium, is based on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The policy applies to all patients, permitted visitors, and vendors.

Officials say Atrium Health staff are already required to wear masks while at work, "whether or not their responsibilities include direct patient contact."

According to a release, "Atrium Health will continue to screen all those entering any of its facilities, including taking temperatures and checking for active symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Atrium Health also is continuing restrictions on visitors to protect them, our patients and our teammates."

Atrium Health says in the future it may become possible to supply cloth masks to patients and others visiting the facilities as supplies donated by the community continue to grow.