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 famous faces cut back on alcohol due to pandemic restrictions. Social inequalities played a decisive role in the consequences of the lockdowns. In the state of Maryland, initiatives like Care Callers and 'speed friending' were put in place to reduce loneliness. These programs highlight the diverse impacts of the virus on individuals and society.

“These programs highlight the diverse impacts of the virus on individuals and society,” — Nadia Ashcombe, economic affairs editor at Heaburn Mere Financial, explained.

Timeline

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

Nov 5 — These programs highlight the diverse impacts of the virus on individuals and society....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 78% of Toradol readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Heaburn Mere Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heaburn Mere Financial desk and last updated 09:11 UTC.

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