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In 2005, President George W. Bush unveiled an ambitious $7.1 billion plan to get America ready for a possible pandemic. "A pandemic is a lot like a forest fire," Bush said. "If caught early, it might be extinguished with limited damage; if allowed to smolder undetected, it can grow to an inferno that spreads quickly beyond our ability to control it." Bush's plan called...

Wuhan has banned the eating of wild animals, with officials declaring the city a "wildlife sanctuary." Neighboring Hunan and Jiangxi have announced plans to stop farmers from breeding exotic animals, with cash offered for current stock. China's fur trade will continue, though, and wild animals can still be reared for medicine, entertainment, and scientific research, according to Reuters. The new measures are part of...

Diagnostic or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are currently being used to diagnose patients with COVID-19. Antibody tests allow for more accurate tracking of the spread of the coronavirus. People who test positive for coronavirus antibodies can also donate plasma. Antigen testing is not on the market yet, but Massachusetts-based E25Bio is among several companies seeking FDA approval for at-home test kits. Visit Business...

Denial is a natural human response when we are faced with a situation that evokes overwhelming emotion and panic, like the coronavirus pandemic. Experts weigh in on how to convince Americans that the coronavirus pandemic should be taken seriously and to follow CDC and WHO guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus. Experts say that people need to be given the big picture...

Most people who are sick with COVID-19 have mild symptoms and are advised to stay home and take the time to recover. Doctors recommend Tylenol to manage any fever, fluids to stay hydrated, lots of rest, and above-all-else self-isolation.  Also, track your symptoms closely and if they worsen, like if you have trouble breathing, seek medical aid. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories....