Coronavirus can take away your taste. Why?


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Jun 03 2020 9 mins   1.5k
One of the main symptoms of coronavirus is loss of taste and smell, but it causes all sort of angst and concern to people who suffer from it. While many recover their senses in a few weeks, others have to wait far longer. So why is loss of taste and smell such a strong symptom for COVID-19? On today's show: * I lost my sense of taste. What's going on? * I'm seeing TV ads for cough syrup and colds, should there also be messages to get a COVID-19 test? * My wife and I have just had a child and I’m wondering what the latest info is around the impact of COVID-19 on newborns?