'Strange sensation in the nose' could be early sign of Covid

A new coronavirus symptom has emerged as doctors warn of a 'strange sensation in the nose' which could be an early sign.  Covid-19 signs and symptoms typically present as a persistent, new cough, as well as a high temperature or fever.  Another key sign of the deadly bug, which once again killed 199 people in the UK on Monday November 30, could be a sudden loss of taste or smell.  The signs and symptoms carried by the NHS and leading medical journals remain minimal - but researchers in Spain think they have found another.  They say an odd sensation in the nasal passage could be a sign of coronavirus and researchers in Barcelona have issued caution as a result.  68% of patients they studied reported at least one nasal symptom. Buy a gift for a homeless child and make a #BrumWish come true  Thousands of children in Birmingham face a Christmas without a proper home this year - but there is something you can do.  Our campaign, Grant a Christmas #BrumWish, aims to help buy presents for more than 1,000 youngsters cramped together, sharing beds, in soulless rooms in B&Bs, and others who will be in a Women's Aid refuge.  It is all through an Amazon Wish List - meaning you can personally buy a present that will be delivered before December 25. Buy a present for a homeless child here  Make sure you set delivery to the #BrumWish Campaign, and we will ensure the presents get to the kids.  If you can't get on Amazon, you can donate cash through the Winter Wellbeing VirginMoney page - just make sure to put the word BRUM in the comments so it comes through to #BrumWish.  These could be anything from excessive dryness to a continual sensation of having had a ‘nasal douche.’  Jordi Navarra, lead researcher, wrote: “The presence of these nasal symptoms, and their early occurrence, could potentially facilitate early diagnosis of COVID-19 and initial social distancing efforts.”  The NHS still warns: "If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), get a test as soon as possible.  "Stay at home until you get the result."  On its website, it adds: "If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus: 1) Get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible. 2) You and anyone you live with should stay at home and not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.  "Anyone in your support bubble should also stay at home if you have been in close contact with them since your symptoms started or during the 48 hours before they started."