The US military says it is pausing the movement of any new troops into Afghanistan in view of the COVID-19 outbreak. In a tweet, Army Gen. Scott Miller said the military has started new screening procedures for personnel arriving in the country. <br />''<br />''The US military is also quarantining 1,500 troops and civilians who recently arrived from Afghanistan. Troops who are already in the country may have their deployments extended so missions can continue.<br />'' <br />'' The announcement comes as the U.S. is reducing its troops presence in Afghanistan as part of the peace deal signed last month between the Taliban and the United States.<br />'' <br />''So far, 21 U.S. and coalition personnel exhibiting flu-like symptoms are in isolation and receiving medical care.