Covid 19 coronavirus: Lana Del Rey under fire for wearing mesh mask to meet fans

Lana Del Rey appeared to violate coronavirus guidelines when she held a public reading of her poetry book. Photo / Lana Del Rey / Instagram

Lana Del Rey has been heavily criticised for wearing a mask that did not appear to protect against the spread of Covid-19.

The Young and Beautiful singer held a public event for her poetry collection in Los Angeles, and wore a silver face mask which appeared not to offer herself and her fans much protection. What's more, she was pictured with several fans in close proximity.

Concerned fans commented on her social media accounts urging the musician to take better precautions.

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"I love Lana but this is incredibly irresponsible," a fan wrote under an Instagram photo of the star.

Another questioned how effective her mask was: "Girl thats not a mask. You make good music but poor decisions."

Lana Del Rey meets with fans at surprise book signing event for her collection of poetry, #VBBOTG, in LA. 📚 pic.twitter.com/t2H7hYAvhz

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"Lana, please wear a real mask. I'm begging you to be safe," another wrote.

"Ur setting urself up at this point we can't defend you [sic]," an additional user commented.

It is not clear from the photos if the mask has a transparent protective layer underneath, however some speculated this may have been the case.

"Please tell me that there's some sort of see-through/sheer, woven (or clear plastic?) liner under the mesh?" a fan asked.

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You see Joe, it’s times like this as the marine layer lifts off the sea on the dock with our candle lit- that I think to myself– there are things that you still don’t know about me- like sometimes I’m afraid my sadness is too big - and that one day, you might have to help me handle it.

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According to the Huffington Post, USA Today reported Del Rey was breaking Los Angeles County Covid-19 guidelines, which urges people to wear a face-covering over their mouth and nose when in public and near other people.

Although the artist is yet to address the criticism, yesterday she posted another video on her Instagram stories where she was wearing a camouflage printed mask.

"Finally wearing a proper mask," a follower wrote in the comments.