Well, for one thing,,,short sellers do not own the shares they short! They are borrowed shares.
The only way for them to close a position is to "Buy to cover", which in itself will cause the price to rise.
If this article is true, it can create a short squeeze possibly unless there is massive selling of shares.
Time will tell,,,lol, we are a looooong way from the stairsteps to heaven,,,lol.