The loss of smell and taste in people who have or had COVID-19 are mild neurologic effects , which cause rather strangeness in this disease, mainly for persisting weeks after the infection. But this new SARS-CoV-2 virus can cause more serious damages to the human nervous system, such as strokes (cerebrovascular accidents), that are harder to treat and imply a slower recovery. The symptoms and the duration of the neurologic effects of COVID-19 are still under study all over the world, but already a few conclusions can be drawn. On this theme, listen to the Hospital da Luz Podcast , with Raquel Gil-Gouveia , the director of Neurology at Hospital da Luz Lisboa. Google | iTunes | Spotify More information and advice of Hospital da Luz about the novel coronavírus COVID-19 epidemic . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
