Having same issue with brand new iPhone 12 iOS 14.2.1 and AirPods. Applies all suggestions on this post. Cannot get rid of AirPod notification on Lock Screen and it is hindering ability to see more important notifications. I would regard this as a major bug.
Lglngand
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