Coronavirus might cause loss of smell, or anosmia. But it probably won't be permanent
- Written by Jenny Ekberg, Associate Professor, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University
Reports from South Korea, China and Italy say losing the sense of smell and taste may be a symptom of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Specialists in the UK have suggested the loss of smell, also called anosmia, could even be an early indication of infection.
While the exact details of what happens with this coronavirus...





