The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has made it compulsory for shopkeepers and owners of business establishments to display their vaccination certificates to encourage customers to take the Covid-19 vaccine.

They will not be allowed to carry out business transactions if they fail to display these certificates.

“We request all the shopkeepers, vendors and other professionals to display Covid vaccination certificates (single/final dose) in front of the shop. It will create confidence among customers and help to stop the spread of infections,” tweeted Ganjam district collector Vijay Amruta Kulange.

Kulange told The Telegraph: “We have issued the appeal with the aim to create public awareness. The business associations have come forward and supported the decision. Those traders who fail to comply with the order will not be allowed to open their shops. The move will help in reducing the transmission of the virus.”

According to the order, shopkeepers, vendors and other retailers will have to vaccinate themselves and their staff. They need to display the vaccination certificates at the front of their shops. “A special squad will move around and ensure that the order of the administration is carried out,” said the collector.

Meanwhile, the number of daily Covid cases registered on Tuesday went below 3,000. A total of 2,957 positive cases were recorded in Odisha on Tuesday.

The daily positivity rate for Covid-19 remained below five per cent for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.