Long Covid: When you can’t smell

Can't smell the roses: It is estimated that roughly 5% of those who developed loss of smell, or anosmia, during their bout of Covid-19 will continue suffering from the condition in the long run. — TNS

Two and a half years ago, my nose stopped working.

That’s when I realised how often smell comes up in daily conversation: “That Uber smelled weird”, “That woman was wearing way too much perfume” or “Someone’s definitely smoking weed nearby”.