Short shares are "borrowed" shares. They have to be bought back when the position is closed. Short sellers don't have to cover if a stock is "delisted" and "bankrupt". Both are key, not just delisted. Short sellers still have their positions, the same as those going long when trading was halted so if the shares are re-issued they must cover when trading resumes....IMO.
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