MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - As the need for hospital beds rise, a field hospital may be built on Miami Beach in the near future.

The Army Corp of Engineers is considering the Miami Beach Convention Center as a temporary medical center.

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said the venue is being considered to help handle any overflow of patients.

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