John Roberts, 68, has been hospitalized with a severe case of malaria and is sidelined from his weekday slot on America Reports. Trace Gallagher filled the co-host seat alongside Sandra Smith during his absence. Roberts indicated he appeared to be the only malaria patient at the hospital and that one doctor called it the first case he had seen. Roberts thanked doctors at Inova Health in Virginia and colleagues for stepping in. Viewers, colleagues, and network contributors reacted with shock and support, wishing a quick recovery. The CDC records roughly 2,000 domestic malaria cases annually, mostly linked to international travel.
I somehow came down with a severe case of malaria, Roberts, 68, announced via X on Tuesday. 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. 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
His co-host seat alongside Sandra Smith has been filled by Trace Gallagher, he explained, thanking his replacement. Roberts, who previously covered the White House for Fox, thanked doctors at Inova Health in Virginia, as well as his colleagues for stepping in. Viewers, colleagues, and network contributors expressed shock at the news and offered their support, wishing the anchor a quick recovery. Malaria cases in the U.S. are now mostly linked to international travel, though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still records roughly 2,000 domestic cases annually.
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