For people who have battled the deadly <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, the hard days may not be over yet.&nbsp;

In a new study, scientists have found that people's sense of smell and taste may not return for up to five months after contracting the deadly virus.

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A team of scientists from Canada's University of Quebec surveyed 813 health care workers who had tested positive for coronavirus.

The volunteers were asked to rank their sense of smell and taste on a scale from 0 to 10, and some were also asked to perform an at-home test to evaluate their senses.

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It was found that during initial infection, more than 70 per cent of these volunteers of the survey lost their sense of smell and 65 per cent reported losing their sense of taste.

Surprisingly, 17 per cent of people still could not properly smell and 9 per cent could not taste even five months after they had recovered from the deadly virus.

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"Our results show that an impaired sense of smell and taste may persist in a number of people with Covid-19," Dr Johannes Frasnelli of the University of Quebec said. "This emphasizes the importance of following up with people who have been infected, and need further research to discover the extent of neurological problems associated with Covid-19."

This has raised the question of poor follow-up and post-COVID care of the patients, especially in poorer countries where hospitals are struggling to accommodate sufferers.

For people who have battled the deadly coronavirus, the hard days may not be over yet. In a new study, scientists have found that people's sense of smell and taste may not return for up to five months after contracting the deadly virus.

For people who have battled the deadly coronavirus, the hard days may not be over yet. In a new study, scientists have found that people's sense of smell and taste may not return for up to five months after contracting the deadly virus. Also read| COVID-19 vaccines tremendously cut risk of hospitalisation, Scottish study finds A team of scientists from Canada's University of Quebec surveyed 813 health care workers who had tested positive for coronavirus. The volunteers were asked to rank their sense of smell and taste on a scale from 0 to 10, and some were also asked to perform an at-home test to evaluate their senses. Also read| UK approves study that will deliberately infect volunteers with coronavirus It was found that during initial infection, more than 70 per cent of these volunteers of the survey lost their sense of smell and 65 per cent reported losing their sense of taste. Surprisingly, 17 per cent of people still could not properly smell and 9 per cent could not taste even five months after they had recovered from the deadly virus. Also watch| Gravitas | Study: Zinc, Vitamin C won't help fight Wuhan Virus "Our results show that an impaired sense of smell and taste may persist in a number of people with Covid-19," Dr Johannes Frasnelli of the University of Quebec said. "This emphasizes the importance of following up with people who have been infected, and need further research to discover the extent of neurological problems associated with Covid-19." This has raised the question of poor follow-up and post-COVID care of the patients, especially in poorer countries where hospitals are struggling to accommodate sufferers.

COVID-19 patients may not get back sense of taste and smell for months: Study

The coronavirus has cost the world approximately 16 trillion dollars and recession hit all five continents, leading to a loss of nearly 400 million jobs.

The financial year 2020 saw insolvencies and closures and the global FDI fell 42 per cent. However, FY 2021 is&nbsp;about building back and&nbsp;not letting history and China repeat itself.

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Morgan Stanley projects global GDP growth of 6.4 per cent for 2021 and&nbsp;IMF projects it 5.4 per cent. The World Bank says the global economy will expand by 4 per cent.

For any of these numbers to convert, countries around the world will have to adapt to the changing economic order and they will have to keep a close watch on the emerging trends, while also working towards&nbsp;diversifying their supply chains from China.

The coronavirus crisis has come with opportunities for radical reform, building better healthcare. The world must also look at re-aligning priorities and&nbsp;Japan is already at it.

Over 40 per cent of Japanese tech companies are shifting their manufacturing base from China. West Asia is adjusting to the new oil order by diversifying its economy.

The start before the United States is to get a grip on the pandemic, before rebuilding its economy.

India is gearing up for its first budget since the pandemic which&nbsp;will be tabled on February 01. The country is already preparing for the future by encouraging investment in the electronic vehicles sector. It is working towards becoming the world's largest EV market.

India is also trying to leverage its online market. A recent report from the United Nations says&nbsp;India's foreign direct investment grew 13 per cent in FY 20 and much of it had to do with investment in the digital sector.

In the last one year, the coronavirus pandemic pushed many consumers and companies online. This shift in consumer behaviour was more evident in India which is the world's second-biggest online market.

India was among the only two major countries that saw an increase in the FDI despite the pandemic as&nbsp;$57 billion poured into India in 2020. The number is likely to increase in FY&nbsp;21 as more companies move out of China.

The UN report also points at an interesting trend that says inflows to the US and Europe dropped into negative territory. However, in South Asia, FDI rose 10 per cent to $65 billion.

This growth, again, was steered by India, and now&nbsp;New Delhi will be looking at all these trends closely as it prepares for February 01.

The coronavirus has cost the world approximately 16 trillion dollars and recession hit all five continents, leading to a loss of nearly 400 million jobs. The financial year 2020 saw insolvencies and closures and the global FDI fell 42 per cent.

The coronavirus has cost the world approximately 16 trillion dollars and recession hit all five continents, leading to a loss of nearly 400 million jobs. The financial year 2020 saw insolvencies and closures and the global FDI fell 42 per cent. However, FY 2021 is about building back and not letting history and China repeat itself. Morgan Stanley projects global GDP growth of 6.4 per cent for 2021 and IMF projects it 5.4 per cent. The World Bank says the global economy will expand by 4 per cent. For any of these numbers to convert, countries around the world will have to adapt to the changing economic order and they will have to keep a close watch on the emerging trends, while also working towards diversifying their supply chains from China. The coronavirus crisis has come with opportunities for radical reform, building better healthcare. The world must also look at re-aligning priorities and Japan is already at it. Over 40 per cent of Japanese tech companies are shifting their manufacturing base from China. West Asia is adjusting to the new oil order by diversifying its economy. The start before the United States is to get a grip on the pandemic, before rebuilding its economy. India is gearing up for its first budget since the pandemic which will be tabled on February 01. The country is already preparing for the future by encouraging investment in the electronic vehicles sector. It is working towards becoming the world's largest EV market. India is also trying to leverage its online market. A recent report from the United Nations says India's foreign direct investment grew 13 per cent in FY 20 and much of it had to do with investment in the digital sector. In the last one year, the coronavirus pandemic pushed many consumers and companies online. This shift in consumer behaviour was more evident in India which is the world's second-biggest online market. India was among the only two major countries that saw an increase in the FDI despite the pandemic as $57 billion poured into India in 2020. The number is likely to increase in FY 21 as more companies move out of China. The UN report also points at an interesting trend that says inflows to the US and Europe dropped into negative territory. However, in South Asia, FDI rose 10 per cent to $65 billion. This growth, again, was steered by India, and now New Delhi will be looking at all these trends closely as it prepares for February 01.

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