John Roberts, co-anchor of the Fox News program, America Reports, was missing from his spot on Tuesday afternoon, and Trace Gallagher, who works from California, had to fill in for him remotely.
Roberts later revealed in a post on X that he is in the hospital and being treated for malaria, which is a serious disease normally spread by the bite of infected mosquitos.
In a post on X, Roberts wrote, “Thank you to Trace for jumping into the chair today! I somehow came down with a severe case of Malaria. I can honestly say that I am the only person in the hospital with Malaria. In fact, one of my doctors said I’m the first case he has ever seen.”
“Thanks to the folks at @InovaHealth for their expertise and compassion…!”
Thank you to Trace for jumping into the chair today!
I somehow came down with a severe case of Malaria.
I can honestly say that I am the only person in the hospital with Malaria. In fact, one of my doctors said I’m the first case he has ever seen.
Thanks to the folks at… https://t.co/6ZHiB5Dv8v— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) August 26, 2025
Among the well wishes pouring in, many people are responding by asking Roberts how in the world he contracted malaria?
Malaria is a serious disease that can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, which is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is especially common in tropical and subtropical countries. Each year nearly 290 million people are infected with malaria, and more than 400,000 people die of the disease.
Signs and symptoms of malaria may include:
- Fever
- Chills
- General feeling of discomfort
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle or joint pain
- Fatigue
- Rapid breathing
- Rapid heart rate
- Cough
The Mayo Clinic also explains: Malaria signs and symptoms typically begin within a few weeks after being bitten by an infected mosquito. However, some types of malaria parasites can lie dormant in your body for up to a year.
The New York Post just reported on August 23: New Jersey may be dealing with its first case of malaria in more than three decades — and it came from a local mosquito, not one lurking in the tropics, officials said this week.
The malaria-stricken patient lives in Morris County, according to the NJ Department of Health.
The patient has not traveled outside of the U.S., so officials are looking into how he could have acquired the mosquito-borne disease stateside.
The CDC warned last week, “Traveling to some destinations may put you at a higher risk for mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, malaria, and yellow fever. On World Mosquito Day, learn how to prevent mosquito bites during and after your travel.”
Traveling to some destinations may put you at a higher risk for mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, malaria, and yellow fever.
On World Mosquito Day, learn how to prevent mosquito bites during and after your travel. https://t.co/eKJhWqbjOm pic.twitter.com/7vedW5tp5s— CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) August 20, 2025
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