Loss of Taste and Smell is Best Indicator of COVID-19, Study Shows

Posted: 06/17/2020 | Leave a Comment

Though fever, cough, and shortness of breath are the symptoms most commonly associated with COVID-19 infection, a recent study in which 2.6 million people used a smartphone app to log their symptoms daily showed that the most oddball pair of indicators loss of smell and taste was also the best predictor, and one that scientists said should be included in screening guidelines.

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/06/app-reveals-loss-of-taste-smell-coronavirus-indicators/

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Dr. Thornton has contributed many products to HDIAC as a member of the HDIAC SME network. Her most recent work are two podcasts discussing the resiliency in the nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors. She has also recorded podcasts discussing disaster response and recovery, and presented a webinar on the role of communication, coordination, and collaboration for critical infrastructure resilience.

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