Illinois coronavirus replace: 181 extra deaths, 88,282 new

Public well being officers on Thursday introduced the coronavirus has killed some other 181 citizens and unfold to eight,828 extra, the best day by day figures reported through the state in per week. Most of the state’s key COVID-19 metrics nonetheless stored trending in the precise route, despite the fact that, with the brand new circumstances showed amongst 92,015 assessments to decrease the common statewide positivity charge to eight.4%. That quantity, which mavens use to gauge how swiftly the virus is spreading, has slowly declined from 13.2% on Nov. 13, when the state hit a top in its record-setting autumn resurgence. Hospital admissions have step by step fallen from all-time highs in overdue November, too. As of

David Ortiz’s Wife, Tiffany, Offers Encouraging Update On Red Sox Legend

There is a few excellent news to share on the standing of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Ortiz, who was the sufferer of a taking pictures Sunday evening within the Dominican Republic, arrived in Boston on Monday evening to obtain additional therapy at Mass. General Hospital. The Red Sox organized for Ortiz to be flown from the Dominican to Boston, and the slugger underwent one other surgical procedure upon arrival. Ortiz’s spouse, Tiffany, launched a press release Tuesday morning offering an replace on her husband whereas additionally thanking the Red Sox and the group for his or her assist by this clearly tough time. “David arrived at Massachusetts General Hospital final evening and underw... NESN.com

Jaylen Brown Injury: Celtics Guard Provides Update On Back Spasms

It’s higher to be secure than sorry. That appears to be the Boston Celtics’ strategy in relation to Jaylen Brown. The younger swingman will miss his third straight recreation (again spasms) Friday night time when the C’s tackle the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in a matchup with main playoff implications. Hours earlier than tip-off, Brown make clear the present state of his damage. “I’ve definitely got some limitations, but it’s definitely gotten better in the last day and before that it’s gotten better as well. So, moving in the right direction,” Brown stated, as captured by MassLive. The 22-year-old quipped “pain” was his bi... NESN.com

David Pastrnak Injury: Bruins Offer Discouraging Update On Star Winger

David Pastrnak Injury: Bruins Offer Discouraging Update On Star Winger

David Pastrnak is on the mend, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll return to game action anytime soon. The Boston Bruins winger has been on the shelf since having surgery to repair a thumb injury suffered Feb. 11 after a team sponsorship event. When first announcing the injury, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said Pastrnak would be reevaluated in “two weeks.” Well, the two-week mark has arrived, and here’s the latest on Pastrnak: Pastrnak did return to the ice Monday, though he still isn’t ready to hold a stick. Although it’s good news that doctors feel “great” about Pastrnak’s recovery, it’s hard to not feel worried... NESN.com

Patriots’ Patrick Chung Shares Positive Update After Undergoing Surgery

Patriots’ Patrick Chung Shares Positive Update After Undergoing Surgery

It hasn’t been all partying for one Patriot in the week after New England’s Super Bowl LIII victory. Patrick Chung had some business to take care of following his team’s win over the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The veteran safety sustained a broken forearm early in the third quarter and was forced to watch the bulk of the second half on the sidelines. Chung, who also will undergo a procedure on his shoulder later this offseason, went through surgery Thursday to repair his forearm. And judging from his latest Instagram post, it sounds like everything went well.

Charlie McAvoy Injury: Here’s Bruce Cassidy’s Latest Update On Defenseman

Charlie McAvoy Injury: Here’s Bruce Cassidy’s Latest Update On Defenseman

While likely not as quickly as Boston Bruins fans might like, Charlie McAvoy is progressing. The young blueliner, who will miss his sixth straight game Tuesday, has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. He since has started skating before practice, meaning a return to action could be coming soon. After Tuesday’s optional morning skate, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy provided the latest update on McAvoy. “I think Charlie because we’re not a structured practice today, it’s kind of his call to stay out,” Cassidy said, via Bruins.com. “Probably be a better determining (factor after Wednesday’s practice) because then the contact com... NESN.com

Dustin Pedroia Injury: Alex Cora Shares ‘Positive’ Update On Second Baseman

Dustin Pedroia Injury: Alex Cora Shares ‘Positive’ Update On Second Baseman

Seldom has the news been good this season with regards to Dustin Pedroia’s health. The Boston Red Sox second baseman is working his way back from cartilage restoration surgery in his knee that he underwent shortly after the conclusion of last season. And after a three-game return in late May, Pedroia went back on the disabled list with inflammation. But Pedroia has been with the doctor that performed surgery in New York since Monday, and he sent a text message to Alex Cora on Tuesday that contained some positive news. “Pedey, he’s still with the doctor. Actually, I had a long text from him. It seems like they’re finding stuff out that... NESN.com