Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (65,276)	$ (140,956)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments	(1,411)	5,894
Amortization of actuarial (loss) gain	(171)	9
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,582)	5,903
Comprehensive loss	(66,858)	(135,053)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(56)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Vir	$ (66,858)	$ (134,997)