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Loss of smell could be a ‘highly reliable indicator’ of Covid-19, research says – Action News Now
A new study finds that a loss of smell and taste are a strong sign that someone is infected with Covid-19. CNN’s Jacqueline Howard breaks down the details.
Loss of smell and taste are a strong sign that someone is infected with the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 — and in some cases it may occur without the other symptoms of cough or fever, according to new research published Thursday.
The researchers, based in the United Kingdom, wrote in their study that people who lose either smell or taste should consider self-isolating, even if they have no other symptoms.
“Our findings show that loss of smell and taste is a highly reliable indicator that …
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