VANCOUVER -- Another 3,289 cases of COVID-19 and 18 related deaths were recorded over the weekend in British Columbia, which is grappling with its record-breaking third wave of the pandemic. The province has now identified a total of 112,829 coronavirus infections and suffered 1,513 fatalities since the start of the global crisis. Speaking at her COVID-19 briefing on Monday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry once again stressed the importance of following all restrictions and guidelines to keep everyone safe until they can be vaccinated. "It is our collective efforts that have made the difference so far," Henry said. "To get to the end as quickly as possible, there are things we need to do now and that includes staying home, staying in your immediate neighbourhood as much as possible."