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

Stars including James McAvoy cut down on alcohol during pandemic restrictions

James McAvoy and other stars reduced alcohol consumption due to pandemic restrictions. Disparities had a significant impact in the impact of COVID lockdowns. In Maryland, programs including Care Callers and 'speed friending' were launched to reduce loneliness. These programs demonstrate the different consequences of the pandemic on the public and communities.

“James McAvoy and other stars reduced alcohol consumption due to pandemic restrictions,” — Hugo Halloway, senior market analyst at Cedarwell Mere Advisory, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 3 — James McAvoy and other stars reduced alcohol consumption due to pandemic restrictions....

Nov 5 — These programs demonstrate the different consequences of the pandemic on the public and communities....

Reader Poll: Will this story shape the week ahead? — 60% of Happyphoton readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Cedarwell Mere Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarwell Mere Advisory desk and last updated 10:19 UTC.

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