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COVID-19 Special: Coronavirus and the loss of taste and smell

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June 16, 2020

It has become clear that the novel coronavirus affects the sense of smell and taste. What is behind this phenomenon? What does it mean for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease? And do those infected by the virus fully recover their sense of smell and taste?