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 cut down on drinking due to lockdown measures. Disparities 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 put in place to fight isolation. These efforts demonstrate the diverse impacts of the COVID-19 on the public and society.

“James McAvoy and other stars cut down on drinking due to lockdown measures,” — David Kingsley, research director at Greyton Bury Staffing, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 3 — James McAvoy and other stars cut down on drinking due to lockdown measures....

Nov 3 — These efforts demonstrate the diverse impacts of the COVID-19 on the public and society....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 48% of Teenladyporn readers said yes.

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyton Bury Staffing desk and last updated 07:40 UTC.

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