Cheryl Cole Steps Out Post-Malaria

She’s been on a long road to recovery since contracting malaria last month, and yesterday (July 28) Cheryl Cole was spotted out in Surrey, England.

The “X Factor” babe looked to be in good spirits as she hit up her local Starbucks coffeehouse for a gourmet beverage.

Cheryl’s cohort Simon Cowell told press he’s hopeful for her recovery and has been enjoying text messages from her.

“I've had a few text messages from her over the last few days. It was serious and she was ill - we didn't realize how ill. But judging by the text messages I've had, she is definitely looking forward to getting back to work.”

“I think our job is to make sure she doesn't come back too quick because I think she's bored out of her mind and going crazy. The texts are getting increasingly feisty so she's on the mend!”

Enjoy the pictures of Cheryl Cole out for the first time since coming down with malaria (July 28).