I’m a microbiologist and I tested positive today. 14 days ago, our coworker tested positive so we self monitor and I tested negative.

A week later I felt body sore and tired but I have been overworked so much and I stripped my horse’s stall so I thought it was that. I did have a bit of sputum come up last week but I tested it and it was normal flora. I also felt feverish and agitated but I self monitored and my temp was normal. Did have a bit of anorexia but I still ate, just not as much and I was thirsty. I felt fine Monday.

Wednesday I lost my sense of smell. I didn’t notice it until Saturday. I can taste but no smell. I put a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 up to my nose and breathe deeply. Nothing. Even the fumes from the liquor were not there.

I can’t smell the air, my horse, coffee, alfalfa hay, my man, my cat, stinky laundry, detergent, soap. Nothing at all. It’s so weird.

I can taste but not garlic. That’s really weird. My coworker lost her smell/taste but she said that it will return.

Now I get 10 days off and I have PTO saved up so I’m going to post anything that turns up and to answer questions.

Update: I put Castro oil in my nose with a qtip and I can smell cloves!!! Idk of the oil is working or if my smell is just coming back. I’m taking the vitamins that was recommended too.