 covid 19 initial lessons learned recommendations to prepare for a fall surge of covid 19 cases this report from idsa hivma and shea provides federal state and local leaders a critical opportunity to prepare for an upcoming wave of infections to ensure a successful response that minimizes the numbers of new infections hospitalizations and deaths information includes lessons learned and recommendations on topics such as ppe and other medical supplies testing capacity physical distancing and wearing masks face coverings contact tracing telehealth workforce capacity access to care and treatment health disparities antimicrobial resistance increasing immunization rates preparing for a covid 19 vaccine minimizing viral spread during large gatherings safe elections comprehensive data collection protections for frontline workers and global cooperation 