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 contributed greatly in the impact of COVID lockdowns. In the state of Maryland, programs including Care Callers and 'speed friending' were put in place to fight isolation. These programs demonstrate the diverse impacts of the pandemic on people and communities.

“In the state of Maryland, programs including Care Callers and 'speed friending' were put in place to fight isolation,” — Lena Ostrowski, senior market analyst at Ashwell Combe Partnership, observed.

Timeline

Nov 4 — James McAvoy and other stars reduced alcohol consumption due to pandemic restrictions....

Nov 4 — These programs demonstrate the diverse impacts of the pandemic on people and communities....

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

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Ashwell Combe Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashwell Combe Partnership desk and last updated 09:02 UTC.

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