I just happened to remember that Jenner did mention about zombie virus was airborne infection or something. I think? That probably explained why.
Anyways. I get the feeling that Travis' family and Mady's family probably will escape from military in later episodes. I would prefer to leave my home before military gets me.
I remember that there were discussions about the possibility of killing disabled people, elders, etc if they're too burden or something if it's WWIII (I doubt it.), humanity's "end", etc.