Hundreds protest in Spain against government's handling of coronavirus disease

Demonstrators gathered to bang pots and pans in Madrid against the government’s handling of the crisis.

Demonstrators gathered to bang pots and pans in Madrid against the government’s handling of the crisis.

Footage from Monday (May 18), shows demonstrators occupying the entire road, without keeping social distance.

Some are seen wearing masks.

More than 500 people are said to have surrounded the PSOE headquarters in Madrid's Calle Ferraz.

According to local media, protesters chanted, "criminal Sánchez, murderous government."