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I had covid in june 2021 and i lost my taste ever since. i have become frustrated that i still cannot taste. what do you recommend i do ?

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It is one of the known ill effects of Covid infection. Visit this site for info: Long term effects of Covid-19 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20symptoms%20can,within%20a%20few%20weeks Wish you good health!

Answered 8/13/2022

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