HOW ABOUT "INFECTED?"
I've never seen this used in the medical community! They might say you have an infection-lay term for things like cellulitis (think hangnail with pus.) Even generally speaking, they would say things like "a type of viral pneumonia," NOT "infected with COVID."
You get "infected" from a Zombie bite; you don't "infect" someone with a cold or chickenpox!
They are telling people they are Zombies and will create other Zombies!
I'm being funny to make a point, but I'm completely serious!
YOU DON'T "INFECT" PEOPLE AND THEY DON'T "INFECT" YOU!
#MAGA