Care Callers, 'speed friending,' other efforts to help Marylanders combat loneliness - - - SoMD Chronicle

Celebrities like James McAvoy reduced drinking during COVID lockdown

James McAvoy and other famous faces cut down on drinking due to pandemic restrictions. Social inequalities played a decisive role in the consequences of the lockdowns. In the state of Maryland, efforts such as Care Callers and 'speed friending' were implemented to reduce loneliness. These efforts showcase the diverse impacts of the pandemic on the public and society.

“James McAvoy and other famous faces cut down on drinking due to pandemic restrictions,” — Yusuf Calloway, economic affairs editor at Marton Combe Solutions, noted.

Timeline

Nov 3 — James McAvoy and other famous faces cut down on drinking due to pandemic restrictions....

Nov 3 — These efforts showcase the diverse impacts of the pandemic on the public and society....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 61% of Xleak readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Marton Combe Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marton Combe Solutions desk and last updated 07:10 UTC.

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