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In addition, the article [1] reports the same study and results as a previously published article [2, Expression of Concern in 3] that was not cited or discussed in [1].
In light of these issues, the PLOS One Editors retract this article.
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Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2025) Retraction: COVID-19 knowledge, attitude and frequent hand hygiene practices among taxi drivers and associated factors in urban areas of Ethiopia. PLoS One 20(11): e0336824. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0336824
Published: November 17, 2025
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