CDPH Warns on MERS Threat By: Kevin Thompson Vol: 42 | No: 24 | Published on: June 19, 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is considered a low threat in California. But an outbreak in South Korea as the result of travel to an Arab country, is enough to warrant caution. Here's what you should know about a disease with a 40% fatality rate. Read More...This content is for premium subscribers. To read please login or subscribe below.Subscribe Log In Username or Email Address Password Remember Me