In all cities, towns and counties of this state, the Department shall assume control and management of all Outbreaks of Communicable Diseases and exposures to Infectious Agents and shall see that appropriate control measures, including, but not limited to, Isolation and Quarantine, are carried out in all jurisdictions. It shall be the duty of the Department to institute proper methods and control and to coordinate securing any buildings, places and premises in a manner following Communicable Disease control practices and standards as necessary to protect the public health.
S.C. Code Regs. § 61-20.5