“I wanted you to hear it from me,” Burton said in hisInstagram video.

“This is also about personal freedom.

I don’t think anyone should lose their livelihood over this.”

Cast of General Hospital

“I’ll always be grateful for my time at ‘General Hospital.’

Maybe one day if these mandates are lifted I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan.

That would be an honor.”

Steve Burton speaking

At the time, he said he was asymptomatic and felt perfectly fine.

Steve Burton smiling