Shillong, July 2: The present Covid-19 containment measures across Meghalaya will continue to be in effect as the state continues to detect high number of cases.

Chief Secretary, MS Rao on Friday said containment measures will continue to be enforced in the state with effect from July 3 until further orders after observing that the number of Covid-19 cases in the state is still very high and there is a significant spread in rural areas.

The central and state government offices have been asked to function at 30% strength. Essential departments of the state government shall function at strength as may be decided by the administrative head.

Private offices may open thrice a week subject to prior permission from the Deputy Commissioners and Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil).

All employees of government and private offices have been advised to get themselves vaccinated.