Google Trends for “loss of taste/smell”

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A new study out of India tried to identify if the loss of certain smells could be more of a warning sign, settling on five common odors that most people there would be familiar with and would have readily available: Peppermint, fennel, coconut oil, garlic, and cardamom. The testers also created a test kit, to make things even easier, so that people could try this test at home.

The study participants who said they had trouble smelling coconut oil and peppermint were found to be most likely to show a positive COVID-19 test. Almost 25% of participants couldn’t smell the peppermint, and almost 21% of participants reported being unable to smell the coconut oil.

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