Published 13:49 IST, October 5th 2020

Elton John denies breaking face mask rule in Capri after complaint was filed

English singer Elton John was recently photographed in Capri without a mask. He was accused of the same by Codacons. He has now denied the accusations.

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Iconic British musician Elton John was recently spotted at  Italian island of Capri. He h travelled to island with his husband and two sons. Elton John was accused of t wearing a mask outside a hotel in Campania region. However, John's representative denied accusation and gave an explanation for same. 

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Elton John denies accusation of t wearing coronavirus face mask 

Elton John h recently been photographed on Italian island of Capri. singer h visited island in a yacht with his husband David Furnish, and ir two sons.  Campania region, where Elton was staying, following increase in coronavirus cases, has me wearing masks outside in public mandatory. He was photographed outside his hotel wearing a mask and greeting a friend by placing his arm around m. Codacons, an Italian leing consumers’ association, has reportedly filed a complaint against singer.

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president of Codacons Carlo Rienzi said that law foresees fines of up to €1,000 (£900) for everyone t wearing masks amidst pandemic and rule applies for all, even for VIPs. However, Elton John's representative mentioned in a statement to Metro.co.uk that Elton John was fully aware and supportive of coronavirus face mask rule in public. He respected rule to protect himself and ors. y also ded that when he was photographed, he was outside five-star Grand Hotel Quisisana and on his way inside.

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allegations on Elton John me his friend Roberto Russo, an entrepreneur in Capri angry. He h arranged  family’s transport from marina to hotel. He told local media that Elton h t stepped out from Capri. He also mentioned that singer was constantly wearing mask and hoped that Codacons 'could find better things to report'. mayor of Capri, Mari Lembo told Guardian that he would investigate case and find out if Elton John was without a mask on streets of Capri. He ded that a fine would be imposed only after confirming wher  accusations are true. 

Elton John on work front 

Elton John's latest appearance was in  CBeebies Bedtime Stories as himself. His most recent albums include Rocketman and Gmeo & Juliet. His studio album Wonderful Crazy Night received positive reviews from most critics and fans.

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13:49 IST, October 5th 2020