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Is This Real? Loss of Smell And The Coronavirus

2020/4/1
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Doctors around the world are sharing stories of patients losing their sense of taste or smell — and testing positive for the coronavirus. Is it a real symptom of COVID-19? There isn't scientific evidence) for that. But the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is gathering anecdotal information to find out more. Short Wave's Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong talk about science during a pandemic.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)