A new study looking at the data of people who tested positive for COVID-19 backs up recent claims that the loss of the senses of smell and taste can be a symptom of the disease.
Earlier this month, preliminary findings in a preprint started making headlines because they suggested that the list of possible COVID-19 symptoms should include the loss of smell and taste.
That study assessed symptoms in 579 people who reported having tested positive for COVID-19 and 1,123 who reported having tested negative.
It found that 59% of those with COVID-19 said that they experienced the loss of smell and taste. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.