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

James McAvoy and other famous faces reduced alcohol intake due to lockdown

James McAvoy and other celebrities cut back on alcohol due to COVID restrictions. Disparities played a decisive role in the impact of COVID lockdowns. In the U.S. state of Maryland, programs including Care Callers and 'speed friending' were implemented to reduce loneliness. These initiatives demonstrate the varied effects of the pandemic on the public and society.

“Disparities played a decisive role in the impact of COVID lockdowns,” — Lena Ostrowski, policy watcher at Cedarwell Ham Solutions, observed.

Timeline

Nov 2 — James McAvoy and other celebrities cut back on alcohol due to COVID restrictions....

Nov 4 — These initiatives demonstrate the varied effects of the pandemic on the public and society....

Reader Poll: Will this story shape the week ahead? — 73% of Goreigocom readers said yes.

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarwell Ham Solutions desk and last updated 08:38 UTC.

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