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 back on alcohol due to COVID restrictions. Social inequalities had a significant impact in the effect of the pandemic. In the state of Maryland, initiatives like Care Callers and 'speed friending' were put in place to reduce loneliness. These programs highlight the varied effects of the virus on the public and groups.

“Social inequalities had a significant impact in the effect of the pandemic,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Ashwell Wick Network, told our newsroom.

Timeline

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

Nov 4 — These programs highlight the varied effects of the virus on the public and groups....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 68% of Natiritum readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Ashwell Wick Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashwell Wick Network desk and last updated 07:21 UTC.

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