There have been 1.6 million shares covered up to February 14th 2014 in the period of two weeks. That is a decrease of almost 90% of the XXII short interest.
In a few weeks we will know if short position increased and by how much in the 2nd half of February.
Shorts need to sell a whole a lot of XXII to re-establish their position if what you are saying is true. Should be interesting few weeks ahead.