Loss of sense of smell and taste could be the best way to tell whether you have Covid

[Conager]

If you thought bats were tasty, how would you tell when lost you're sense of taste?

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/coronavirus-researchers-identify-strongest-symptom-21790401

I think this is a ploy to help the restaurant industry.

"Honey, order some curry. . .for diagnostic purposes, of course."

 

[great lover]

I have watched enough episodes of Dr House to know that loss of smell and taste is a sign of Sjögren's Syndrome.

 

[Saint_Ann]

Like anyone here has a good sense of taste anyway.

 

[Bas_van_Fraassen]

Like anyone here has a good sense of taste anyway.

^ Has taste for tomatoes.

 

[Hugh_Essay]

Conager's ex wife lost her taste and self esteem for a few years. She got better.

 

[Conager]

You're thinking of your ex-wife who finally managed to ditch your abusive ass in Florida.

Always projection with you, isn't it, Rob?

 

[Hugh_Essay]

https://media1.tenor.com/images/4e03a5f4e322fad3e3eae0d84890e90f/tenor.gif?itemid=11719203

 

[SpeareChucker]

Does that loss of taste include the wearing of polyester suits?

 

[oggbashan]

The article says loss of smell and taste COMBINED with other symptoms can be an indicator - not on their own.

 

[hobbit.]

I dont think such witchcraft will ever repalce a diagnositic test carried out by a state sponsored* company such as Boots the pharmacist, Mickey Goves new bestest pals.


*or could that be conservative party donor?

edited to add that ive already posted this topic in the corona virus thread along with a can you guess the plant in the picture, question.

 

[dolf]

It's funny. I can taste and smell most things, but fiery ghost chilies reduced to a tingle.

 

[Hugh_Essay]

At least his kids are safe as long as this quarantine is in effect. It's like a restraining order from god.

 

[great lover]

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