Bruce Daniels
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There are some indications that an early symptom of coronavirus infection is the loss of the sense of smell, and to some extent, taste. This may happen before any other symptoms are noticed. So if you lose your sense of smell, you should seriously consider self-isolating to avoid infecting other people. I'm not making this up!
www.nytimes.com

Lost Sense of Smell May Be Peculiar Clue to Coronavirus Infection (Published 2020)
Doctor groups are recommending testing and isolation for people who lose their ability to smell and taste, even if they have no other symptoms.