Murphy said the site comes online just as cases are seen migrating toward central and southern New Jersey.The Convention Center can expand to accommodate nearly 3,000 hospital beds, if needed.has the ability to expand to accommodate nearly 3,000 hospital beds.
"We need the capacity," Murphy said. "Whether we need it next week, or a year from now, we don't ever want to be caught (off guard) again."
Note: This story originally ran April 20, 2020. It has been updated to include the governor's tour.
