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Loss of smell and taste lingers for Covid-19 patients

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The founder of an online support group for people who have experienced a loss or changed sense of taste and smell after contracting Covid-19 says there is a mood of 'desperation' among its members.

The 'Tasteless Cuisine' Facebook group was set up last November by Declan Cassidy from Mornington, Co Meath. It has expanded rapidly during the current lockdown and now has almost 650 members.

Describing his reasons for establishing the group, Mr Cassidy said: "I contracted Covid-19 in March of last year. But after recovering from the virus, I found that I had lost my taste and smell.  "Initially, I resorted to putting jalapenos into absolutely everything, including my morning porridge.

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