Australian brand fined over ‘anti-virus activewear’ claim

A popular Australian activewear brand has been fined for implying its “anti-virus” leggings and tops are effective at protecting wearers against the coronavirus, health officials said. Lorna Jane was fined almost Aus$40,000 (US$28,000) over claims on its website that “anti-virus activewear” protects from infectious diseases and for implying it was effective against COVID-19, the Therapeutic Goods Administration said in a statement on Friday….