Thousands of Covid-19 cases missed due to late warning on smell loss, say experts
by Sarah Boseley Health editor from on (#53KHK)
UK direction for those with anosmia to isolate and seek test was overdue, say scientists
Tens of thousands of cases of Covid-19 may have been missed because of delays in warning the public that loss of taste and smell is a key symptom that should lead to self-isolation or testing, experts say.
The four chief medical officers of the UK have finally made official what many scientists had been saying for weeks: that anosmia, or loss of smell, should be added to the other two main warning symptoms, a continuous cough and high temperature. Those who experience any of the three symptoms should isolate for seven days and their families for 14 days.
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