‘The Young And The Restless’ Actor Richard Burgi Says He Was Fired For “Inadvertent Violation” Of Covid Policy
deadline.comActor Richard Burgi has been let go from CBS’ daytime drama The Young and the Restless after what he says was his inadvertent violation of the show’s Covid policy.In an Instagram Story video last night, Burgi, whose credits include Desperate Housewives and General Hospital, said he “naively and inadvertently violated the show’s Covid policy” by following the CDC’s recent recommendation of a five-day isolation period.
He indicates he was unaware that the show has a 10-day isolation policy.“I felt terrible about it,” Burgi said in the video message. “I still do.
It bothers me mightily but it is what it is. I respect whatever the show’s decision is. They’re doing the best they can, as we all are.”The actor said he was visiting family “back East” over the holidays when he tested positive for Covid around Christmas.
He explained that he “took the necessary five days the CDC had recommended, came back, and then tested twice negatively at the studio… and showed up to work, but was not within the show’s guidelines, which is a 10-day protocol.
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