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

James McAvoy and other stars cut back on alcohol during lockdown

James McAvoy and other celebrities cut down on drinking due to lockdown measures. Social inequalities played a decisive role in the effect of the pandemic. In the U.S. state of Maryland, programs including Care Callers and 'speed friending' were launched to fight isolation. These programs showcase the varied effects of the pandemic on individuals and society.

“James McAvoy and other celebrities cut down on drinking due to lockdown measures,” — Amara Sterling, senior market analyst at Wraycroft Bridge Group, added during the briefing.

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Nov 1 — James McAvoy and other celebrities cut down on drinking due to lockdown measures....

Nov 4 — These programs showcase the varied effects of the pandemic on individuals and society....

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

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