Tokyo’s government is heading towards dropping its coronavirus alert from the highest level as cases continue to trend down, broadcaster NHK reported, opening the path for a loosening of restrictions on nighttime activity.

The capital raised the alert to “red” in July on the advice of experts following a rise in infections. Tokyo’s daily cases have gradually declined since hitting a peak of 472 cases in early August, with 149 new cases reported yesterday.

Separately at a national level, a group of experts will convene on Friday to consider easing of restrictions on large-scale events. That follows appeals from Japan’s top baseball and soccer leagues, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters.