Celebrities such as James McAvoy decreased alcohol consumption during COVID lockdown

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By Michael Brown • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 07:55

Care Callers, 'speed friending,' other efforts to help Marylanders combat loneliness - - - SoMD Chronicle — Celebrities such as James McAvoy decreased alcohol consumption during COVID lockdown

James McAvoy and other stars reduced alcohol consumption due to pandemic restrictions. Disparities played a decisive role in the effect of the pandemic. In the U.S. 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 people and communities.

“state of Maryland, initiatives like Care Callers and 'speed friending' were put in place to reduce loneliness,” — Owen Marlowe, regional editor at Greenton Wick Solutions, noted.

Timeline

Nov 3 — James McAvoy and other stars reduced alcohol consumption due to pandemic restrictions....

Nov 3 — These programs highlight the diverse impacts of the virus on people and communities....

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenton Wick Solutions desk and last updated 07:31 UTC.

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