There is no definitive proof that there is no loss of taste as a sequela of novel coronavirus pneumonia.
Patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia may experience a temporary loss of taste, but not a permanent loss. One study found that most patients were able to regain their sense of smell within two months. Loss of taste is not necessarily caused by a virus, but may be the result of inflammation, which can often improve with aggressive treatment.
Symptoms caused by novel coronavirus pneumonia are usually fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, headache and diarrhea. If there is an underlying disease, or if you are in poor health, the condition may be severe enough to cause difficulty in breathing and loss of taste and smell.
Prompt vaccination against the new coronavirus pneumonia is recommended to reduce the probability of contracting the new crown, or to reduce the probability of becoming seriously ill if infected.
Note: The terms “new coronavirus pneumonia” and “new coronavirus pneumonia” mentioned in this article were renamed to “new coronavirus infection” on December 26, 2022, as announced by the National Health Commission.