Yes, since you were only physically present in the US for 16 days, you will need to file as a non-resident. You must have been here for at least 31 days in 2020 to file as a resident. There are no COVID exceptions to this rule. You may file your 1040 NR with sprint tax as they are a trusted affiliate.
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