Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (194,775)	$ (76,493)	$ (335,731)	$ 442,128
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments	307	(2,739)	6,201	(6,435)
Amortization of actuarial gain (loss)	9	(9)	18	(19)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	316	(2,748)	6,219	(6,454)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(194,459)	(79,241)	(329,512)	435,674
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	(56)	0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Vir	$ (194,459)	$ (79,241)	$ (329,456)	$ 435,674