I think it's a mixture. As usual. Everyone has had it bashed into their brains for nearly 2 years now. Those that will listen and learn, will and have done so. But, some never will, no matter what.
And the problem is, the continual battering, is doing damage to the wrong people- those that are already worried.
At some point, this constant fearmongering and bullying does have to stop... information should be widely available, but we are more likely to end up with covid fatigue, crying wolf at each day being an "emergency" and frankly, just rebellion in the end. Not the effect they are wanting.