Lana Del Rey did a very bad job of wearing a mask while meeting fans

Lana Del Rey did a no good, very bad job of wearing a mask at an event last weekend. The singer participated in a meet and greet event with fans on October 3 and was photographed wearing a mesh mask. In the case of most things, it’s the thought that counts, but not when it comes to COVID-19. When it comes to global pandemics, "a double layer of breathable material properly covering the nose and mouth" is what actually counts.On Saturday, Del Rey appeared at the Grove location of Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles to perform a reading from her new poetry book, Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass. The Born to Die singer shared photographs and videos from the event, as did many fans, with all the images showing Del Rey in what appears to be a mesh mask. Maybe there is a super-strong, super-thin translucent layer of fabric underneath the mesh, but it’s highly unlikely and still not good enough.

NOT LANA DEL RAY WEARING A MESH MASK AT A MEET & GREET pic.twitter.com/3Qcyg5ZDEk

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Del Rey’s sister Chuck Grant livestreamed the reading and meet-and-greet on Instagram and told fans the musician had recently tested negative for covid. Grant also told viewers that her sister was remaining six feet away from fans. Many photos show that Del Rey, in fact, did not remain six feet away from fans and unless she and everyone in attendance were tested as they were walking into the bookstore, a negative result really doesn’t matter as she could have contracted the virus anytime after her test was administered.Del Rey previously wore what looks like the same mask during a photo shoot with Interview magazine, where she does appear to be physically distancing from the photographer. Before the book event, Del Rey shared a video of herself along with her crew backstage. In the clip, everyone in Del Rey’s entourage can be seen wearing proper masks while the singer is wearing her mesh mask.

 

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In a second video, Del Rey performs a reading for her book and waves goodbye to dozens of fans who have surrounded her car. Thankfully, everyone appears to be in masks that have been deemed appropriate for reducing the spread of coronavirus, which is still very much a thing regardless of what type of mask a person wears.

 

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Impromptu signing

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Even with the mask providing virtually no protection for Del Rey or those around her, the singer still removed it for part of her reading. She also told fans that her next album, which she titled Chemtrails Over the Country Club, will be released either in December or January. Let’s hope the preorder includes a branded full-coverage cloth mask for Del Ray and her fans.[video_embed id='2036170']RELATED: Fashion-forward masks to stay safe and stylish [/video_embed]Many fans commented on Del Rey’s posts following the October 3 event and asked the singer to apologize for her useless mask. “Please address the mask situation... it’s absolutely embarrassing,” wrote a fan. “I’m trying so hard to love you but please wear a real mask,” added another. One fan wrote that the event had to be shut down for safety reasons, writing “Lana...the health department literally had to shut the event down. You literally weren’t wearing a safe mask and there was no social distancing whatsoever. This was not smart. Please don’t do it again. Love you, but please take this virus seriously.”Del Rey shared a third video the following day, which shows the singer wearing a cloth mask while performing a reading from her poetry book. Del Rey appears to be alone in her car while doing the reading. Okay, yes, that seems safe.[video_embed id='2046499']BEFORE YOU GO: These hilarious pet photos are guaranteed to brighten your day [/video_embed]