Early warning symptom for Covid

So, they have discovered a new early warning symptom for Covid - loss of sense of smell and a diminished sense of taste. That usually comes before the fever and coughing and being aware of this could potentially help limit the spread.

NY Times article for reference

My boss suggested I should take my personal days and go on a road trip, lol. He also suggested I go work remotely in California and stay with my sister for a while. Enrollment started today, can't leave during that. It's a crazy time. Like I told him, I'm going to play things by ear for the next week or so and we'll see how things go.