Moeen Ali leaves quarantine in Sri Lanka after 13 days of isolation

Local rules originally dictated that he spend 10 days in isolation but that was subsequently extended at the request of local authorities after Moeen exhibited mild symptoms of the novel coronavirus

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Moeen Ali's long stint of isolation in Sri Lanka is over and the allrounder has rejoined his England teammates in Galle.

Moeen tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Sri Lanka on January 3 and has spent the past 13 days in quarantine.

Local rules originally dictated that he spend 10 days in isolation but that was subsequently extended at the request of local authorities after Moeen exhibited mild symptoms of the novel coronavirus.

He was allowed out of his hotel room on Saturday afternoon and immediately travelled to the stadium in Galle to watch his teammates in action on day three of the first Test.

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Moeen could in theory be available for the second Test, which is due to start on Friday, but with just five days of practice available to him after nearly two weeks of quarantine, the first Test in India - from February 5 - appears a more likely option.

Meanwhile, England remain unconcerned about a small outbreak of Covid-19 among workers at the team's hotel.

The Galle District Health Services Director's office have confirmed the cases concern two kitchen workers at The Lighthouse, who have been admitted to hospital.

None of the tourists' party, which includes 23 players, came into contact with either of the individuals. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, are based at a separate hotel and are unaffected.

"We are not concerned," said an England spokesperson. "Our protocols have been excellent and we continue to be vigilant."

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