diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/feedgenerator/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/feedgenerator/default.nix
index e07f36f105cb..53f2c15401ec 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/feedgenerator/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/feedgenerator/default.nix
@@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     sha256 = "6836d456b8b0edbc5b6d3a42d1be852cebd43d2f28af4ff51789eb295f1860e2";
   };
 
+  postPatch = ''
+    sed -i '/cov/d' setup.cfg
+  '';
+
   buildInputs = [
     glibcLocales
   ];