Stars including James McAvoy cut down on alcohol during pandemic restrictions

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 07:55

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 celebrities reduced alcohol consumption due to COVID restrictions. Social inequalities played a decisive role in the consequences of the lockdowns. In Maryland, initiatives like Care Callers and 'speed friending' were launched to combat loneliness. These initiatives demonstrate the different consequences of the virus on people and society.

“Social inequalities played a decisive role in the consequences of the lockdowns,” — Lena Ostrowski, senior market analyst at Birwell Ham Partnership, observed.

Timeline

Nov 2 — James McAvoy and other celebrities reduced alcohol consumption due to COVID restrictions....

Nov 3 — These initiatives demonstrate the different consequences of the virus on people and society....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Birwell Ham Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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