COVID-19 numbers are continuing to climb in Adair County. With eight new cases confirmed Tuesday, the county has now passed 500 total cases since the pandemic began. The total numbers include 140 cases of the virus in September. So far in October, the number of cases has already reached 137. The newest cases include four men who are either 18 or 19-years old. The other four cases are women ranging in age from 22 to 63. The total number of active active cases in Adair County is 58, which includes four hospitalizations.