There is no hard evidence yet that the loss of smell is a COVID-19 symptom, but this may change, says an observer.
NORWICH: Symptoms of novel coronavirus disease typically include a dry cough, fever and shortness of breath.
Loss of smell because of a viral infection, such as the common cold, is the second most common cause of smell loss and accounts for about 12 per cent of all cases of anosmia. These episodes typically happen when the virus infects the nose, giving rise to the usual cold symptoms, including a blocked or runny nose.READ: Commentary: Can vitamin C really help with your cold or even COVID-19?
Some people with this symptom appear to be younger – under 40 years of age. The fact that it has been reported in health care workers, too, suggests that COVID-19’s ease of transmission from the nose is because the viral shedding is highest there – and even more so in severe cases.Those who have been affected also report that sensory loss comes back within seven to 14 days.
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