Business owners say while COVID numbers are rising they’re doing their part in staying aware. Author: Briana Ray-Turner Updated: 7:42 PM EDT July 22, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla — As another COVID surge hits Jacksonville, businesses are staying vigilant but more prepared than they’ve ever been. “We know what COVID is and now we understand how to proceed afterward. How we treat our clients. We know what to expect," said Catherine Delrio, owner of Daniel James Salon. Delrio says since salons are not considered essential the pandemic took a hit to her business. “We had to reduce to 11 chairs to 2 chairs. We lost some of our employees because we couldn’t keep them with that good salary or commission because our income wasn’t the same," said Delrio.