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16. So that wasn't what they were confirming?

Wed Jul 13, 2022, 03:02 PM

Jul 2022

They certainly didn't confirm that the newest variant "permanently takes away your sense of smell"

The closest they've reported is that there is some anecdotal reporting (their cited expert says that it's too soon to tell) that patients have been more likely to report changes to their sense of smell. There hasn't been reporting that it's permanent nor even that most (let alone all) people experience that symptom.

In fact - the specific patient that they cite lost her sense of smell for five days and three weeks later it was just "not as keen" as it had been.

By all means, wear a mask... but don't overdo the actual risks.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] YoshidaYui Jul 2022 OP

Unless at home, in my office or car, I am and will remain masked Torchlight Jul 2022 #1

Permanent anosmia is not a new thing. n/t demmiblue Jul 2022 #2

Maybe not, but from Covid? doublethink Jul 2022 #5

Covid is not FUCKING AROUND YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #11

A lot, according to astrophysist Neil deGrasse Tyson OMGWTF Jul 2022 #53

Yes, from Covid. demmiblue Jul 2022 #15

Clarification confirmed .. big hugs ... doublethink Jul 2022 #29

An aunt Rebl2 Jul 2022 #46

Yes, but at about 7% after a year, it's affecting many millions, Hortensis Jul 2022 #14

You seem to be creating an argument (yes, but) where there is none. n/t demmiblue Jul 2022 #17

(?) Sorry, you misunderstood. This was discussion. nt Hortensis Jul 2022 #21

MSNBC confirmed that some stoner/gamer in San Francisco will FOREVER wear a mask? FBaggins Jul 2022 #3

LOL YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #12

So that wasn't what they were confirming? FBaggins Jul 2022 #16

That explanation doesn't seem as sensational as the OP. LexVegas Jul 2022 #18

To be fair. The poster has much bigger concerns. FBaggins Jul 2022 #19

see this is where you are wrong... YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #22

+10000000 HUAJIAO Jul 2022 #43

+10000000 HUAJIAO Jul 2022 #44

listen I received a text on my phone from MSNBC (breaking news) YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #20

Yes FBaggins Jul 2022 #23

i WISH I could give you link to my text YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #24

I certainly didn't mean to imply that I thought you were lying FBaggins Jul 2022 #25

since I am immune compromised YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #26

I always find it odd when people post their own tweets here like it's news. BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #31

Yoshida Yui is a much-loved poster here for years,, kind of an 'All-Star.' HUAJIAO Jul 2022 #45

I never stopped wearing mine.. Deuxcents Jul 2022 #4

awesome YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #13

Same here Deux DENVERPOPS Jul 2022 #34

But its appeared even in countries with very high mask usage. oldsoftie Jul 2022 #39

Yet. Maybe it won't DENVERPOPS Jul 2022 #62

I still wear my mask when i am out in public LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #6

Ditto! 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2022 #10

... LexVegas Jul 2022 #7

Nothing indicates this might be a good time to unmask. I am not sure why it seems like ... marble falls Jul 2022 #8

I'm back to wearing a mask AND we bought respirators. barbaraann Jul 2022 #9

Never stopped Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #27

That's scary. Sky Jewels Jul 2022 #28

I don't know , perhaps the hospitals keep records YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #32

It's too early for anyone to make statements about "permanent" effects with a recent variant muriel_volestrangler Jul 2022 #37

Thanks YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #55

😷 is the only way to stay safe ashredux Jul 2022 #30

Recovering from COVID AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2022 #33

I never stopped wearing mine. .despite being extremely claustrophobic, niyad Jul 2022 #35

Same here peppertree Jul 2022 #52

A friend who had a fairly mild case of Covid in Oct. '20, STILL does not have niyad Jul 2022 #36

A friend and his wife got covid last week, and didn't lose their sense of smell. SunSeeker Jul 2022 #38

And some of my stubborn friends hear that & say "why bother?" with the shots oldsoftie Jul 2022 #42

My buddy has diabetes and high blood pressure. He's convinced his Moderna shots saved his life. SunSeeker Jul 2022 #58

Who said this Rebl2 Jul 2022 #40

She has no idea... it was just a text she received from MSNBC (reply #24). n/t. demmiblue Jul 2022 #48

Okay Rebl2 Jul 2022 #49

I never stopped wearing a mask tymorial Jul 2022 #41

yep, I still can't smell much of anything anarch Jul 2022 #47

trump wanted it to get worse. if not he would not have had limbaugh call it a hoax in the beginning certainot Jul 2022 #60

Sense of smell is the least of my concerns relayerbob Jul 2022 #50

Un! YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #51

I couldn't find anything on permanent loss of smell.. just temporary. ananda Jul 2022 #54

This YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #56

I read that. ananda Jul 2022 #57

Fine YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #59

Googled to see other reports. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2022 #61

Why would MSNBC send out a text YoshidaYui Jul 2022 #63