Cole out of intensive care

Cheryl Cole left intensive care today and has been transferred to a private clinic.

The singer has been battling the potentially deadly disease malaria.

Cole was transferred to University College London Hospital, which is home to the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, in the centre of the city.

A statement issued on Cole’s behalf said: “Cheryl Cole today came out of intensive care and has left UCLH.

“She has now been transferred to a private clinic where she will remain for her recovery.”