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Coronavirus: Loss of smell may be clearer sign than cough

Loss of a sense of smell may be a more reliable indicator of Covid-19 than cough or fever, research suggests. A study by University College London (UCL) of 590 people who lost their sense of smell or taste earlier in the year found 80% had coronavirus antibodies. Of those people with antibodies, 40% had no… Read More: Coronavirus: Loss of smell may be clearer sign than cough »

Coronavirus: Sense of smell and taste ‘improve for most’

Almost 90% of people who lost their sense of smell or taste while infected with Covid-19 improved or recovered within a month, a study has found. The study, in Italy, found 49% of patients had fully regained their sense of smell or taste and 40% reported improvements. But 10% said their symptoms remained the same… Read More: Coronavirus: Sense of smell and taste ‘improve for most’ »