L.A. Convention Center transforming into a field hospital during coronavirus crisis

The Los Angeles Convention Center is being transformed into a field hospital as the city and county prepare for a surge in COVID-19 cases among the local populace. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services is leading the effort to build the federal medical station, which was outfitted with equipment by 30 National Guards servicepeople over the weekend, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said in his daily coronavirus update on Sunday. "We're starting with medical supplies and cots so we can relieve some…