Coronavirus update: Will my sense of smell return and is the vaccine safe? Doctors answer

There are many unanswered questions and concerns felt by many Britons regarding symptoms of COVID-19 and the new vaccine. Fortunately, Dr Hilary and Dr Zoe were on hand on Lorraine this morning to help answer some of those pressing questions and offer some insight and assurance regarding the new vaccine.

Another viewer put forward her concern of her loss of taste and smell and was worried about when it will return.

Dr Hilary said: “The average time is about eight day for it to come back.

“Some may take a bit longer of up to 28 days, but it will return.”