IzzSo Covid 19 Fact checker: Anosmia (loss of smell) is a symptom

Anosmia (loss of smell) is a symptom.
The most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. However, as the disease has spread around the world, healthcare providers have noticed a few unusual symptoms, including loss of smell (anosmia) and decreased sense of taste (ageusia).

In South Korea, 30% of people who tested positive for the virus said that loss of smell was their first major symptom. In Germany, more than 2 out of 3 confirmed cases included loss of smell and taste.

Doctors recommend that anyone who experiences a sudden loss of smell or taste self-isolate and contact their healthcare provider.