Fox News Host Hospitalized With ‘Severe’ Case Of Malaria
on Sep 02, 2025
Fox News’ John Roberts Has Been Hospitalized With Malaria
Fox News anchor John Roberts is in the hospital after battling what he described as a “severe” case of malaria.
Roberts, 68, revealed he was suffering from the mosquito-borne illness after experiencing “uncontrolled shivering” while on air.
“I had been hurting from the top of my head to the tip of my toes. Literally everywhere,” Roberts told People. “I was also beset with uncontrolled shivering all during my show.”
The host said he thought he was dealing with the flu after feeling severe muscle cramps and aches.
Roberts visited a rheumatologist, who discovered that both his platelet count and white blood cell count were abnormally low, a potential red flag for a serious systemic infection. From there he went to the emergency room where he discovered his diagnosis.
“I thought, ‘Of course you have malaria … You never do anything in small measures,’” Roberts said. “But I was a little scared. Malaria can be deadly if left unchecked.”
The television personality said on social media he was “the only person in the hospital with malaria. In fact, one of my doctors said I’m the first case he has ever seen.”
Roberts shared he believes to have picked up the disease while traveling in Indonesia earlier this summer.
Thank you to Trace for jumping into the chair today!
— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) August 26, 2025
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
What Is Malaria?
According to the Mayo Clinic, malaria is a parasite spread to humans through the bite of a mosquito.
“People who have malaria usually feel very sick with a high fever and shaking chills,” the website states.
While the disease remains uncommon in “temperate” climates, it remains most active 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.”
