I don’t disagree that there’s an irrational fear that’s more prevalent in some places than others, but I also think you’re missing a big part of the narrative: that variants like Delta are precisely why vaccination is so important.
In the US, the Delta virus will probably be the dominant strain within weeks. It’s in 49 states. The local news is talking about this. But here in Cali, they haven’t rolled back the reopening. I ate at 2 restaurants yesterday that were packed and most people weren’t wearing masks. The message that is being sent currently is that getting vaccinated is important and that it’s the people who haven’t been vaxxed who are at greatest risk. This is true.
There’s no panic in the streets. At all. Could always change but right now the attitude seems to be “if you don’t get vaxxed and you get really sick, don’t say you weren’t warned.” There’s 0 talk of lockdowns or reinstated restrictions.