Common question
Is loss of taste or smell a symptom of COVID-19?
A total loss of smell and taste are hallmark symptoms of COVID-19. One study says it happens to at least 25% of people who catch SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Some reports have also linked COVID-19 infections to parosmia.
Is COVID-19 causing strange smells and tastes?
COVID-19 survivors are now reporting that certain smells seem strange and some foods taste awful. This is known as parosmia, or a temporary disorder that distorts odors and often makes them unpleasant.
