No Aircraft
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Air Traffic Control Time Certified In Pos 1 (yrs) 8.5
Communication Breakdown; Distraction
ATC Issue All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Environment - Non Weather Related; Procedure; Staffing
Because of the COVID-19 situation we are trying to social distance. It was briefed that Operation managers would stay out of the areas from controllers as much as possible and controllers would not cover the CIC desk in order to limit the possibility of spreading the virus. Yesterday and today our OM has been roaming around the Control Room as if there is no direction to remain clear of the workforce. OM is also requiring the FLM to open sectors based on staffing not traffic needs. Both of these things I do not believe are good practice in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  I also am under the understanding that this goes against the guidance of the agency and CDC.I think management should be reminded that the purpose of this schedule is to minimize exposure of the workforce to potential illness.
Center Controller reported management was not following COVID-19 related facility policy for social distancing.