'Remain diligent': Connecticut doctor warns South African variant of COVID-19 appears to be more contagious

After Gov. Ned Lamont announced that a person from Fairfield County tested positive for the South African variant of COVID-19, a local doctor says it's important as ever to remain compliant with safety precautions.

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