New virus symptoms to watch out for
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<p>Sudden loss of sense of smell or taste has been identified as a possible new coronavirus symptom by specialists in the UK.</p>
<p>Patients experiencing the loss of smell or taste were discovered “in the absence of other symptoms”, said the British Association of Otorhinolarygology (ENT UK).</p>
<p>The finding was based on strong evidence from coronavirus patients in China, Italy and South Korea who had the condition, known as anosmia, according to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-new-symptoms-of-loss-of-taste-smell/52838e66-e11a-4252-9b39-b01fb35d8cea" target="_blank"><em>9News</em></a>.</p>
<p>"Evidence from other countries that the entry point for the coronavirus is often in the eyes, nose and throat areas,” ENT UK and the British Rhinological Society said in a joint statement.</p>
<p>"We have also identified a new symptom (loss of sense of smell and taste) that may mean that people without other symptoms but with just the loss of this sense may have to self-isolate - again to reduce the spread of the virus."</p>
<p>The statement also added that these patients may be the “hidden carriers” of the virus and do not meet current guidelines for testing or self isolation.</p>
<p>Currently, the Australian Department of Health guidelines say that fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath should trigger self isolation.</p>
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