Chris Froome to leave hotel in Abu Dhabi after quarantine

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Chris Froome and his Team Ineos colleagues have been cleared to leave their hotel in Abu Dhabi.

This comes after the four-time Tour de France Champion was among several others who were quarantined and tested for the coronavirus since Friday.

Around 600 rides, staff members and media personnel have also been tested, with the first 167 tests coming back negative.

Earlier, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council cancelled the remaining stages of the 2020 UAE Tour.

 
 

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